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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 25,393 prospective students applied, and 16,500 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,680 enrolled in the school. 33,608 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 12,716 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $8,219 plus fees of $1,002. UH is ranked 435 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Houston within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#435 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#131 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in Texas
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#276 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1140/1310 |
| ACT | 22/27 |
| GPA | 3.54 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,338 |
| Other Fees | $1,002 |
| Room and Board | $9,368 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,052 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,979 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,338 |
| Other Fees | $1,002 |
| Room and Board | $9,368 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,052 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,507 |
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.