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University of Houston-Victoria

UH-Victoria

Victoria, Texas 77901

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedUrban

Known for business — excellent value

University of Houston-Victoria is a public institution in Victoria with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1085, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

27% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,467 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,624.

Established
1973
Type
Public university
Conference
National Association of

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77%Acceptance
1085SAT Avg
2,630Students
14:1Student:Faculty
27%Grad Rate
$54,467Earnings 10yr
$8,624Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1085

Reading & Writing
493600
Math
500580

ACT Score Range

Composite
1925

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,499
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,291
Room & Board$10,494
Books & Supplies$1,158
Total Cost of Attendance$21,179
Average Net Price$8,624
Median Debt at Graduation$18,973
Monthly Payment (10yr)$201

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,329
$30–48K$6,764
$48–75K$6,767
$75–110K$15,553
$110K+$20,307

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$13,565

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

5

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

61%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
2,630
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%

Race & Ethnicity

White 27%
Black 13%
Hispanic 45%
Asian 7%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate26.5%
Freshman Retention61.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,888
10 Years$54,467

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#2
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Jaguars

Women

History & Fun Facts

  • History University of Houston System (1973–2025) The University of Houston–Victoria began as an effort in the late 1960s by the local community to bring a higher learning institution to Victoria.
  • In 1971, the Coordinating Board of Texas College and University System created an off-campus center of the University of Houston known as the University of Houston Victoria Center.
  • One hundred students enrolled at the center in its inaugural semester of spring 1973.
  • In April 1983, the Texas legislature passed Senate Bill 235, which granted the institution permanent degree-granting status in the state of Texas.
  • The University of Houston Victoria Center was renamed the University of Houston-Victoria, and became the University of Houston System's fourth university.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from TX state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

San Antoniopop. 1.5M
101 mi(175 min)
Austinpop. 960K
110 mi(191 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
117 mi(203 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SAT San Antonio103 mi
AUS Austin104 mi
IAH Houston Intercontinental128 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1720 mi · ~49h 41m drive
New York, NY1534 mi · ~44h 19m drive
Hartford, CT1628 mi · ~47h 2m drive
Providence, RI1688 mi · ~48h 46m drive
Albany, NY1607 mi · ~46h 25m drive
Syracuse, NY1517 mi · ~43h 49m drive
Rochester, NY1461 mi · ~42h 12m drive
Buffalo, NY1399 mi · ~40h 25m drive
Philadelphia, PA1456 mi · ~42h 4m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1252 mi · ~36h 10m drive
Harrisburg, PA1385 mi · ~40h 1m drive
Newark, NJ1527 mi · ~44h 7m drive
Washington, DC1335 mi · ~38h 34m drive
Baltimore, MD1367 mi · ~39h 29m drive
Atlanta, GA817 mi · ~23h 36m drive
Charlotte, NC1042 mi · ~30h 6m drive
Raleigh, NC1172 mi · ~33h 51m drive
Miami, FL1051 mi · ~30h 22m drive
Orlando, FL945 mi · ~27h 18m drive
Tampa, FL884 mi · ~25h 32m drive
Nashville, TN781 mi · ~22h 34m drive
New Orleans, LA423 mi · ~12h 13m drive
Richmond, VA1277 mi · ~36h 53m drive
Chicago, IL1043 mi · ~30h 8m drive
Detroit, MI1215 mi · ~35h 6m drive
Minneapolis, MN1135 mi · ~32h 47m drive
St. Louis, MO781 mi · ~22h 34m drive
Kansas City, MO724 mi · ~20h 55m drive
Indianapolis, IN975 mi · ~28h 10m drive
Columbus, OH1106 mi · ~31h 57m drive
Cleveland, OH1226 mi · ~35h 25m drive
Milwaukee, WI1104 mi · ~31h 54m drive
Dallas, TX274 mi · ~7h 55m drive
Houston, TX117 mi · ~3h 23m drive
Austin, TX110 mi · ~3h 11m drive
San Antonio, TX101 mi · ~2h 55m drive
Los Angeles, CA1302 mi · ~37h 37m drive
San Francisco, CA1588 mi · ~45h 53m drive
San Diego, CA1226 mi · ~35h 25m drive
Seattle, WA1876 mi · ~54h 12m drive
Portland, OR1812 mi · ~52h 21m drive
Denver, CO882 mi · ~25h 29m drive
Phoenix, AZ947 mi · ~27h 21m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1179 mi · ~34h 4m drive
Honolulu, HI3806 mi · ~109h 57m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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