University of Houston (UofH)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	8,397
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Acceptance rate	66%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	62%

Located in Houston, Texas, UofH is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Houston is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UofH boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

65.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,699

Cost of attendance at University of Houston in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,891

Cost of attendance at University of Houston in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at University of Houston received on average $10,409 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,409

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	2,039	43%	$5,278	$10,761,050
Other Federal Grant	2,088	44%	$6,259	$13,069,089
State Grant/Scholarships	1,543	33%	$6,799	$10,490,368
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,200	68%	$4,742	$15,173,167
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,721	79%	$10,409	$38,732,624

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Houston students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Houston students is 62.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 56.4%.

62.0%

asian 69.9% 810 students
African American 54.3% 229 students
white 58.9% 498 students
unknown 64.9% 24 students
hawaiian 77.8% 7 students
hispanic 58.2% 689 students
International Students 69.1% 134 students
Mixed Race 60.8% 90 students

Sport Conferences

Football American Athletic Conference
Baseball American Athletic Conference
Basketball American Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country American Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Houston provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Houston offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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