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University of Houston
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  • 4 Year
  • HOUSTON, TX

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A minus
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade C minus

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Houston is a highly rated public university located in Houston, Texas. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 27,798 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Houston acceptance rate is 66%. Popular majors include Psychology, Finance, and Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies. Graduating 62% of students, Houston alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $43,100.

About

212 E CULLEN BUILDING
HOUSTON, TX 77204
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
American Athletic Conference

University of Houston Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

UH Admissions

Acceptance Rate
66%
Application Deadline
June 3
SAT Range
1140-1330
ACT Range
23-28
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$14,339 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,409 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
85%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 367 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 457 responses
53%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 455 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    63%
  • On Campus
    26%
  • Online
    11%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
27,798 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
10,148
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
43%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 321 responses
  • Friendly and helpful during and after classes
    39%
  • Open-minded
    22%
  • Everyone is different and approachable
    17%
  • They want to be friends only for class.
    8%
  • There is no one phrase to group these people by
    8%
  • Don't talk to me
    3%
  • Outgoing
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 538 responses
Poll
64%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 650 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 341 responses
  • Diverse
    82%
  • Chill
    4%
  • Expensive
    4%
  • Under-rated
    3%
  • Mediocre
    2%
  • Home away from home
    1%
  • Fast-paced
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$51,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
62%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 247 responses

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