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University of Houston
Houston,
TX
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate66%
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About University of Houston
University of Houston is a public, state university in the city of Houston, Texas. University of Houston was founded in 1927. The college enrolls around 46,700 students a year, including 37,950 undergrads.
University of Houston Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into University of Houston. University of Houston admitted 66% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 19,728 out of 29,783 total applicants were accepted.
| University of Houston Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 66% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 51.6% |
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College Info
University of Houston Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
May 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 25
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Houston is May 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Houston is Jun 25.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
University of Houston SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1170 - 1330
Math SAT Range
580 - 670
Reading SAT Range
580 - 660
University of Houston Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$24,146
In State$39,746
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$10,856
$26,456
Fees
$1,026
$1,026
Housing
$10,830
$10,830
Books
$1,434
$1,434
Student Life
Wondering what life at University of Houston is like? There are approximately 46,700 students enrolled at University of Houston, including 37,950 undergraduate students and 8,750 graduate students. 72% percent of students attend school full-time, 98% percent are from TX and 2% percent of students are from other states.
72%
Full Time28%
Part Time98%
In State2%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
46,700
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
66%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
May 1
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