University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL)

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

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	559
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	91%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	53%

Located in Houston, Texas, UHCL 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.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that UHCL is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Houston-Clear Lake 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.

The student retention rate of 74% at UHCL suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

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

91.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,698

Cost of attendance at University of Houston-Clear Lake 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

$20,994

Cost of attendance at University of Houston-Clear Lake 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, 73 of freshman students at University of Houston-Clear Lake received on average $12,458 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.

$12,458

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	127	43%	$5,510	$699,798
Other Federal Grant	154	53%	$5,889	$906,887
State Grant/Scholarships	132	45%	$6,096	$804,656
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	171	58%	$5,508	$941,948
Total Grant & Scholarships	213	73%	$12,458	$2,653,491

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Houston-Clear Lake 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-Clear Lake students is 53.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.7%.

53.1%

asian 54.2% 13 students
African American 66.7% 8 students
white 55.4% 56 students
hispanic 44.9% 35 students
Mixed Race 77.8% 7 students

Service Offerings

University of Houston-Clear Lake provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

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

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

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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