| Houston, Texas | Location | Laredo, Texas |
| Four-year, Public | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
In-State$8,637
Out-Of-State$21,473 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$7,894
Out-Of-State$19,454 |
| 87% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 82% |
| $8,193 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $9,851 |
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| 96.91 % | Acceptance Rates | 44.37 % |
| 17.89 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 36.14 % |
| 900 | SAT Score | 990 |
| 17 | ACT Score | 19 |
| 22 % | Graduation Rate | 46 % |
| 24 % | Transfer-out Rate | 24 % |
| 66 % | Retention Rate | 78 % |
| 8,704 | Student Population | 8,991 |
| 380 | Number of Faculties | 250 |
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |