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Colleges / University of Houston

University of Houston

Houston, TX 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate66%
Acceptance Rate66%

About University of Houston

University of Houston is a public, state university in the city of Houston, Texas. University of Houston was founded in 1927. The college enrolls around 46,700 students a year, including 37,950 undergrads.

University of Houston Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Houston. University of Houston admitted 66% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 19,728 out of 29,783 total applicants were accepted.

University of Houston Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 66%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 51.6%

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University of Houston is located Houston.

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College Info

4302 University Drive Houston, TX 77204

Campus Setting: Urban

University of Houston Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

May 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Jun 25

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Houston is May 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Houston is Jun 25.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

University of Houston SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1170 - 1330

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Math SAT Range

580 - 670

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Reading SAT Range

580 - 660

University of Houston Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$24,146

In State

$39,746

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$10,856
$26,456
Fees
$1,026
$1,026
Housing
$10,830
$10,830
Books
$1,434
$1,434

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Student Life

Wondering what life at University of Houston is like? There are approximately 46,700 students enrolled at University of Houston, including 37,950 undergraduate students and 8,750 graduate students. 72% percent of students attend school full-time, 98% percent are from TX and 2% percent of students are from other states.

72%

Full Time

28%

Part Time

98%

In State

2%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

46,700

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

66%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,882

Out-of-State

$27,482

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

May 1
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