# University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-houston-clear-lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake is a public college in Houston, TX with 6,078 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, and admitted students average 1060 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $11,852 per year ($9,544 for families earning under $30,000). 46% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,521 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 91% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,348 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,768 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 490–580 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 480–570 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 20–25 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $24,931 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $11,852 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $9,544 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $9,042 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $10,826 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $16,388 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $18,171 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 6,078 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 46% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $61,521 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $17,928 (FY2024) |

## What University of Houston-Clear Lake considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Required
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is University of Houston-Clear Lake's acceptance rate?**

University of Houston-Clear Lake admits 91% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for University of Houston-Clear Lake?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–580 on SAT Reading and Writing and 480–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1060.

**What ACT score do you need for University of Houston-Clear Lake?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–25.

**Is University of Houston-Clear Lake test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of Houston-Clear Lake?**

In Fall 2023, 2,348 students applied to University of Houston-Clear Lake and 1,768 were admitted; 439 enrolled.

**Does University of Houston-Clear Lake consider legacy status?**

No. University of Houston-Clear Lake reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of Houston-Clear Lake require an essay?**

University of Houston-Clear Lake reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of Houston-Clear Lake cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $24,931 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,852.

**What is University of Houston-Clear Lake's graduation rate?**

46% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 225414. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology