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University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston,
TX
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate69%
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About UHCL
University of Houston-Clear Lake is a public, state university in the suburb of Houston, Texas. UHCL was founded in 1971. The college enrolls around 8,562 students per year, including 6,254 undergraduates.
UHCL Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into UHCL. Around 69% of applicants get into UHCL each year. In 2022, 1,985 students applied to UHCL and 1,377 were admitted.
| University of Houston-Clear Lake Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 69% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 71% |
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Tour University of Houston-Clear Lake
University of Houston-Clear Lake is located in the suburbs of Houston.
If you are interested in seeing UHCL for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 45 to Houston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, William P. Hobby.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Houston-Clear Lake and Houston are like without leaving home.
College Info
UHCL Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UHCL is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UHCL is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UHCL SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
100 - 1160
Math SAT Range
500 - 590
Reading SAT Range
490 - 583
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1160 and Above
Good
100 to 1160
Avg
100 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for UHCL students is 1083. Applicants with SAT scores of 1160 and above have a good chance of being admitted to UHCL, while applicants with SAT scores between 100 to 1160 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 100 have a low chance of being offered a spot at UHCL.
UHCL Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,089
In State$43,069
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,380
$24,360
Fees
$7,953
$7,953
Housing
$9,440
$9,440
Books
$1,316
$1,316
Student Life
Wondering what life at UHCL is like? There are approximately 8,562 students enrolled at UHCL, including 6,254 undergraduate students and 2,308 graduate students. 51% percent of students attend school full-time.
51%
Full Time49%
Part TimeData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
8,562
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
69%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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