UH Downtown Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 89.96%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1030. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,582
- Out-of-State Tuition: $17,434
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UH Downtown:
- Total Enrollment: 13,730, including 4,905 online students
- 12,622 Undergraduate, 1,108 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.9% men, 62.1% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 33%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 30%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 67%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 60 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 24 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 12 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
UH Downtown Overview
University of Houston-Downtown (UH Downtown) is a four-year, public school located in Houston, TX. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The UH Downtown's tuition & fees is $7,582 for Texas residents and $17,434 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 78% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,569.
The school has a total enrollment of 13,730 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
UH Downtown's acceptance rate is 89.96% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.04%. The median SAT score is 1030 and the ACT score is 19.
UH Downtown ranked 60th in Texas Colleges rankings. University of Houston-Downtown 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-Downtown is $7,582 for in-state students and $17,434 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,029 for in-state students and $16,509 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,628 for Texas residents and $17,396 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,555 for Texas residents and $16,835 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,582 | $17,434 |
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| Graduate | $10,029 | $16,509 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,628 | $17,396 |
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| Graduate | $10,555 | $16,835 |
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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-Downtown 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 UH Downtown
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, 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 | No |
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