TSU
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
90% admitted · $20,525/yr after aid
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Open
- Average net price
- $9,828
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 31%
- Median earnings
- $57,404
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Houston-Downtown is a public college in Houston, TX with 12,555 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, and admitted students average 1029 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $9,828 per year ($8,865 for families earning under $30,000). 31% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,404 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,953
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 6,302
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–560
200800
SAT Math460–550
200800
ACT Composite16–22
136
What University of Houston-Downtown 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 statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $18,864
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $7,708
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,428
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$8,865
- $30–48k$8,824
- $48–75k$9,953
- $75–110k$12,069
- $110k+$17,444
Get a personal estimate with University of Houston-Downtown's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 31%
- Freshman retention
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $57,404
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 12,555
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 62%
- White10%
- Hispanic59%
- Black17%
- Asian8%
University of Houston-Downtown FAQ
What is University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate?+
University of Houston-Downtown admits 90% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for University of Houston-Downtown?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–560 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–550 on SAT Math; the average total is 1029.
What ACT score do you need for University of Houston-Downtown?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–22.
Is University of Houston-Downtown test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Houston-Downtown?+
In Fall 2023, 6,953 students applied to University of Houston-Downtown and 6,302 were admitted; 1,491 enrolled.
Does University of Houston-Downtown consider legacy status?+
No. University of Houston-Downtown reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Houston-Downtown require an essay?+
University of Houston-Downtown reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Houston-Downtown cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $18,864 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,828.
What is University of Houston-Downtown's graduation rate?+
31% 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 225432 · How we use this data
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