University of Houston-Downtown (UHD)

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

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	95%
Students retention rate	64%
On-time graduation rate	30%

Located in Houston, Texas, UHD 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 95% indicates that UHD is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Houston-Downtown 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-to-faculty ratio at UHD is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Texas is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at UHD is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at UHD is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UHD do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

94.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,708

Cost of attendance at University of Houston-Downtown 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

$17,524

Cost of attendance at University of Houston-Downtown 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, 88 of freshman students at University of Houston-Downtown received on average $7,490 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.

$7,490

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	600	62%	$5,500	$3,299,894
Other Federal Grant	772	79%	$5,155	$3,979,732
State Grant/Scholarships	267	27%	$6,533	$1,744,434
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	361	37%	$2,007	$724,518
Total Grant & Scholarships	861	88%	$7,490	$6,448,684

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Houston-Downtown 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-Downtown students is 30.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.8%.

30.2%

asian 27.6% 29 students
African American 29.0% 18 students
white 31.4% 16 students
unknown 28.6% 2 students
hispanic 30.9% 158 students
International Students 32.6% 16 students

Service Offerings

University of Houston-Downtown 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-Downtown 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

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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