Houston Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 73.92%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1250. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,717
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,547
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Houston:
- Total Enrollment: 47,980, including 5,933 online students
- 39,257 Undergraduate, 8,723 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.8% men, 52.2% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 65%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 6%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 87%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 236 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 144 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Houston Overview
University of Houston (Houston) is a four-year, public school located in Houston, TX. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The Houston's tuition & fees is $9,717 for Texas residents and $22,547 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 61% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,638.
The school has a total enrollment of 47,980 and the students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%).
Houston's acceptance rate is 73.92% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26.52%. The median SAT score is 1250 and the ACT score is 26.
Houston ranked 96th in National Universities and 8th in Texas Colleges rankings. University of Houston is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Houston is $9,717 for in-state students and $22,547 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,051 for in-state students and $19,231 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,723 for Texas residents and $22,909 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,362 for Texas residents and $19,354 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,717 | $22,547 |
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| Graduate | $10,051 | $19,231 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,723 | $22,909 |
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| Graduate | $10,362 | $19,354 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Houston offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Houston
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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