About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Jordan Green
Coordinator, Admissions Customer Service
Coordinator, Admissions Customer Service
Address
University of Houston - Downtown
1 Main Street, 350-S
Houston, TX 77002
1 Main Street, 350-S
Houston, TX 77002
Phone
713-221-2152
Email
uhdadmit@uhd.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
40,000 Windows Cafe
O' Kane Gallery
Food court and adjoining Coffee House
Jesse H. Jones Student Life Center
O' Kane Theatre
O' Kane Gallery
Food court and adjoining Coffee House
Jesse H. Jones Student Life Center
O' Kane Theatre
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Bayou Place
The Theater District
Minute Maid Park
Bayou Hike and Bike Trails
The Theater District
Minute Maid Park
Bayou Hike and Bike Trails
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: M-F 10:15 am, 2:15 pm
Average Length: 30 min.
Dates: Year-round
Times: M-F 10:15 am, 2:15 pm
Average Length: 30 min.
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Campus Shuttle Buses-free, METRO's Trolley system-free, METRO's Rail, METRO Bus routes,
closest airport: Hobby Airport.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 12,927
Acceptance Rate: 52%
Average HS GPA: 3.29
GPA Breakdown
13%
4.0
11%
3.75 - 3.99
14%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
23%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 530
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 540
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
910 - 1000
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 22
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — June 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
18:1
Total Faculty
758
with Terminal Degree
514
399
Women
359
Men
344
Minority
39
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician.
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician.
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry, Other.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Indira Vishnampet
Founder and CEO Hydus Inc.
Omar Reid
Director of Human Resources, City of Houston
Brent Gamble
Judge, 270th District Court
Mary Ann Perez
Texas State Representative, District 144
Charles A. McClelland, Jr.
City of Houston Police Chief
Edward Gonzalez
City of Houston Councilman
Mariselle Quijano-Lerma
Member, Pasadena ISD Board, Owner/Operator of 15 McDonalds franchises
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,186
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,918
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,428
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
33%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$18,003
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$8,222
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$7,433
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$20,033
Required Fees
$1,456
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$3,294
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
12,880
Foreign Countries Represented
65
Demographics
8.21%
Asian
16.91%
Black
58.56%
Hispanic
10.95%
Caucasian
1.90%
International
62% female
38% male
1% are out of state
49% are full time
51% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
0%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
0%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
63
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
6
Number of Religious Organizations
3
1% join a fraternity
1% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Other
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
LGBT Support Groups: Student oriented support group for LGBTQ students. Membership in Safe Zone is open to qualified candidates of any age, sex, sexual orientation, race, handicap or disability, color, religion, and national and ethnic origin.
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
Sustainability
80/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Bronze
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, CDWG, Apple, HP, Academic Superstore, Campus E-store, Toshiba
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
