Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
Located in Houston, Texas, University of Houston is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 29,721 prospective students applied, and 19,474 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,437 enrolled in the school. 33,368 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 13,663 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,685 plus fees of $1,014. UH is ranked 417 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UH is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Houston within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#417 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#133 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Texas
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#366 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1140/1330 |
| ACT | 23/28 |
| GPA | 3.46 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,367 |
| Other Fees | $1,014 |
| Room and Board | $9,962 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,049 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,077 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,367 |
| Other Fees | $1,014 |
| Room and Board | $9,962 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,049 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,269 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 30% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
| Communication | 7% |
| Biology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=225511 IPEDS survey data for University of Houston.
Current students may use the University of Houston GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.