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University of Houston - Downtown
Houston,
TX
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate88%
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About University of Houston - Downtown
University of Houston - Downtown is a public, state university in the city of Houston, Texas. University of Houston - Downtown was founded in 1974. The university currently enrolls around 14,208 students a year, including 12,856 undergraduates.
University of Houston - Downtown Acceptance Rate
It is not competitive to get into University of Houston - Downtown. The acceptance rate at University of Houston - Downtown is 88%. In 2022, 6,131 students applied to University of Houston - Downtown and 5,421 were admitted.
| University of Houston - Downtown Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 88% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.3 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 64% |
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University of Houston - Downtown is located in the city of Houston, Texas,.
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College Info
University of Houston - Downtown Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jun 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Houston - Downtown is Jun 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Houston - Downtown is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
University of Houston - Downtown SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
930 - 1070
Math SAT Range
460 - 540
Reading SAT Range
460 - 540
University of Houston - Downtown Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$10,124
In State$22,345
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,755
$19,976
Fees
$1,073
$1,073
Housing
Unknown
Unknown
Books
$1,296
$1,296
Student Life
Wondering what life at University of Houston - Downtown is like? There are approximately 14,208 students enrolled at University of Houston - Downtown, including 12,856 undergraduate students and 1,352 graduate students. 48% percent of students attend school full-time, 99% percent are from TX and 1% percent of students are from other states.
48%
Full Time52%
Part Time99%
In State1%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
14,208
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
88%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jun 1
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