UHCL Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 90.52%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1055. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,346
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,290
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UHCL:
- Total Enrollment: 8,137, including 1,461 online students
- 6,139 Undergraduate, 1,998 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.2% men, 61.8% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 52%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 24%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 74%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 91 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 50 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UHCL Overview
University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) is a four-year, public school located in Houston, TX. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The UHCL's tuition & fees is $8,346 for Texas residents and $22,290 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 62% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,473.
The school has a total enrollment of 8,137 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
UHCL's acceptance rate is 90.52% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.22%. The median SAT score is 1055 and the ACT score is 22.
UHCL ranked 16th in Texas Colleges rankings. University of Houston-Clear Lake 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-Clear Lake is $8,346 for in-state students and $22,290 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,762 for in-state students and $19,194 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,370 for Texas residents and $22,076 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,065 for Texas residents and $19,309 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,346 | $22,290 |
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| Graduate | $9,762 | $19,194 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,370 | $22,076 |
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| Graduate | $10,065 | $19,309 |
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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-Clear Lake offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UHCL
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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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 | No |
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