Houston, TX

University of Houston-Downtown

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of Houston-Downtown is a four-year, public school located in Houston, TX.
It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification.
University of Houston-Downtown is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

90% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 6,551 applied, 5,893 accepted, and 1,181 enrolled in UH Downtown.
552 men and 629 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,030 SAT, 19 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,030 and ACT score is 19. The SAT score of 1030 is a little bit lower than average, 50 to 59 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total94010301110
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing480520560
Math460510550
ACT Score
Composite161922
Math151721
English151922

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $7,582 for Texas residents and $17,434 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $10,029 for Texas residents and $16,509 for others.
Tuition has decreased by 0.22% compared to last year at University of Houston-Downtown.

Financial Aid

9,921 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $5,946.
For freshmen, 1,037 students (86%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $8,246.

Student Population

A total of 13,730 students enrolled UH Downtown in 2025.
By gender, 5,200 men and 8,530 women students are enrolled.
There are 12,622 undergraduate and 1,108 graduate students.

60 Major Programs

  • 24 programs through online
  • 12 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UH Downtown is 33% and the transfer-out rate is 30%.
The retention rate is 67% for full-time and 67% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
33%
Transfer-out Rate
30%
Retention Rate
67%
Students to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 737 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UH Downtown and the average faculty salary is $84,452. The studetns to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
There are 1,446 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $70,512.
Number of Faculties
737
Average Faculty Salary
$84,452
Number of Staffs
1,446
Average Staff Salary
$70,512

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries