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University of Houston
Snapshot
Status
Public
Acceptance Rate
70%
SAT Range
1150-1330
ACT Range
23-28
Student/Faculty Ratio
30:1
Total Enrollments
46,676
Total Cost
$39,214
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$13,738
Overall Rating
B Good
Main Address
4302 University Drive, Room 212
Houston, TX 77204-2018
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Rankings
Overall Rankings
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
#16 of 893
Physical Sciences
#16 of 1,106
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
#17 of 951
Psychology
#23 of 1,481
Visual And Performing Arts
#24 of 1,380
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
#26 of 407
English Language And Literature/Letters
#31 of 1,309
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
#36 of 403
Overall Scores
A-
Admissions & Acceptance
A-
Retention & Graduation
B+
Instructors & Faculty
B
Financial Resources

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Summary
What makes University of Houston unique?

Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is a public institution with a total undergraduate enrollment of roughly 45,000. The school has expanded since its inception and now provides a range of programs through its 14 academic colleges. The University of Houston tuition and fees for in-state students are about half the cost of those for out-of-state students, and the school offers many merit and need-based scholarships for applicants that fulfill scholarship criteria. Students that attend the University of Houston have access to a variety of student organizations and networking opportunities, athletic teams, and four on-campus libraries. 

The university is in an urban setting with a dense campus that covers over 650 acres with classes that follow a semester-based academic calendar. The current student-faculty ratio at the University of Houston is 23:1, which is typical for a large, flagship state university.

Located in Houston, The University of Houston campus is split up into districts that separate schools and department-specific libraries. Notable alumni include actor Dennis Quaid, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, and rappers Lil Wayne, Master P, and Chamillionaire.

Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(713) 743-1000
Website
www.uh.edu
Location
4302 University Drive, Room 212
Houston, TX 77204-2018
Setting
Large City
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2023)
Completion Rate (2023)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2023) 46,676
Women 52%
Men 48%
Total Enrollments (2023) 46,676
Hispanic or Latino 34%
Asian 22%
White 19%
Black or African American 11%
International (Non-Citizen) 10%
Multiracial 3%
Unknown 1%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2023)
$8,685
Out of State Tuition (2023)
$21,165
Books
$1,556
On Campus Room & Board
$10,830

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2023) 11,335
Bachelor's 73%
Master's 20%
Doctoral 8%
Total Awards (2023) 11,335
Business 20%
Human and Social Sciences 17%
Engineering 16%
Computer Technology 11%
Healthcare 10%
Mathematics and Science 9%
Education and Liberal Arts 7%
Communication and Media 3%
Legal and Law 3%
Hospitality 2%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
  • Didactic Program in Dietetics (Department of Health and Human Performance)
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
  • Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
  • Optometry (OPT) - Professional degree programs
  • Optometry (OPTR) - Residency programs (Residency in Ocular Disease at Cedar Springs Eye Clinic)
  • Optometry (OPTR) - Residency programs (Residency in Ocular Disease)
  • Optometry (OPTR) - Residency programs (Residency in Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation)
  • Optometry (OPTR) - Residency programs (Residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation)
  • Optometry (OPTR) - Residency programs (Residency in Primary Care Optometry)
  • Optometry (OPTR) - Residency programs (Omni Eye Center Residency in Ocular Disease and Refractive and Ocular Surgery)
  • Optometry (OPTR) - Residency programs (Residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses)
  • Optometry (OPTR) - Residency programs (Residency in Pediatrics and Binocular Vision)
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
  • Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
  • School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
  • Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • English Language (Language and Culture Center)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

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Activities and Groups
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