# University of Houston-Downtown

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

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 90% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 6,953 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 6,302 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 480–560 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 460–550 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 16–22 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $18,864 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $9,828 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $8,865 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $8,824 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $9,953 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $12,069 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $17,444 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 12,555 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 31% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $57,404 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,750 (FY2024) |

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

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- 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-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

- 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 225432. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology