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University of Houston-Victoria

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 940
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 53%
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 22%

Located in Victoria, Texas, University of Houston-Victoria 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-Victoria 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Houston-Victoria is reported to be 22%, 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 University of Houston-Victoria is 59% , 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 University of Houston-Victoria do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

53.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,499

Cost of attendance at University of Houston-Victoria 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

$17,291

Cost of attendance at University of Houston-Victoria 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, 89 of freshman students at University of Houston-Victoria received on average $9,653 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.

$9,653
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 137 57% $5,265 $721,261
Other Federal Grant 192 80% $4,841 $929,517
State Grant/Scholarships 143 60% $5,038 $720,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 180 75% $2,256 $406,131
Total Grant & Scholarships 213 89% $9,653 $2,056,148

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Houston-Victoria 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-Victoria students is 21.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.3%.

21.8%

  • African American 16.4% 12 students
  • white 18.9% 10 students
  • hispanic 25.2% 35 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Red River Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

University of Houston-Victoria 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-Victoria 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