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Denton, TX
72% admitted · $15,358/yr after aid
University of Houston
Houston, TX · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 74%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $11,439
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Median earnings
- $68,423
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Houston is a public college in Houston, TX with 38,380 undergraduates. It admits 74% of applicants, and admitted students average 1250 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $11,439 per year ($8,468 for families earning under $30,000). 66% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $68,423 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 74%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 30,327
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 21,087
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 27%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing590–670
200800
SAT Math570–670
200800
ACT Composite23–29
136
What University of Houston looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $23,250
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,717
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,427
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$8,468
- $30–48k$8,553
- $48–75k$8,529
- $75–110k$13,799
- $110k+$21,065
Get a personal estimate with University of Houston's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Freshman retention
- 87%
- Median earnings
- $68,423
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $17,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 38,380
- Student–faculty ratio
- 22:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 47%
- White16%
- Hispanic38%
- Black12%
- Asian23%
University of Houston FAQ
What is University of Houston's acceptance rate?+
University of Houston admits 74% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Houston?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 590–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 570–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1250.
What ACT score do you need for University of Houston?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–29.
Is University of Houston test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Houston?+
In Fall 2023, 30,327 students applied to University of Houston and 21,087 were admitted; 5,652 enrolled.
Does University of Houston consider legacy status?+
No. University of Houston reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Houston require an essay?+
University of Houston reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Houston cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $23,250 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,439.
What is University of Houston's graduation rate?+
66% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 225511 · How we use this data
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