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University of Houston-Downtown Admission Requirements

Houston, Texas

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Chances of getting into University of Houston Downtown

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into University of Houston-Downtown? University of Houston Downtown is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult University of Houston Downtown directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to University of Houston Downtown. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

University of Houston-Downtown SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting SAT 
91%
SAT Scores for University of Houston Downtown
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th N/A
SAT Math 25th N/A
SAT Composite 25th N/A
SAT Scores for University of Houston Downtown
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th N/A
SAT Math 75th N/A
SAT Composite 75th N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

University of Houston-Downtown ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting ACT 
16%
ACT Scores for University of Houston Downtown
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th N/A
ACT Scores for University of Houston Downtown
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

University of Houston-Downtown GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.29
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into University of Houston Downtown?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into University of Houston-Downtown. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Houston Downtown was 3.29 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #52 in Texas for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.29 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as University of Houston-Downtown accepts 95% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Houston Downtown students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 10.5% Good
3.75 to 3.99 10.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 14.7% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 21.7% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.9% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 22.8% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.3% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.1% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

62% of University of Houston Downtown freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Houston Downtown students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 6%
Top 25% of class 25%
Top 50% of class 62%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
36

Applicants have 36 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Houston Downtown is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Houston Downtown and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Houston Downtown Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Houston Downtown
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=225432 IPEDS survey data for University of Houston Downtown.

FAQs

Does University of Houston Downtown prefer SAT or ACT?

91% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Houston-Downtown. 16% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Houston Downtown?

University of Houston-Downtown has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges generally only require a high school diploma or a GED certificate to be admitted.