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Houston, Texas

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Chances of getting into University of Houston

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
66%
Admission Difficulty for University of Houston
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into UH and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at UH is 66%.  It ranks #27 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. UH is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 19,474 out of 29,721 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 33 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Houston typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.46. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 28% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The UH application fee is $75 and applications are due by Jul 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Houston. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 51% of students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

UH SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1140-1330
Applicants Submitting SAT 
51%
SAT Scores for University of Houston
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 570
SAT Math 25th 570
SAT Composite 25th 1140
SAT Scores for University of Houston
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 660
SAT Math 75th 670
SAT Composite 75th 1330
Average SAT Score 1240

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Houston?

University of Houston is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of Houston score in the top 34 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1140-1330.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Houston admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1330 and Above Good >79%
1235 to 1330 Avg + 66%-79%
1140 to 1235 Avg - 51%-66%
1045 to 1140 Reach 35%-51%
Less than 1045 Low <35%
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UH ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
23-28 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
12%
ACT Scores for University of Houston
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 22
ACT Math 25th 23
ACT Composite 25th 23
ACT Scores for University of Houston
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 29
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 28
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UH?

University of Houston is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

UH regularly accepts students who score 23 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 32 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 23-28.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Houston admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >81%
25 to 28 Avg + 66%-81%
23 to 25 Avg - 54%-66%
21 to 23 Reach 41%-54%
Less than 21 Low <41%
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UH GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.46
Typical High School Grades 
B+

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

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into UH. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Houston was 3.46 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #30 in Texas for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as UH accepts 66% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Houston students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 2.11% Good
3.75 to 3.99 21.54% Good
3.50 to 3.74 27.28% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 24.12% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.78% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 8.05% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.05% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.07% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

64% of University of Houston freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Houston students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 30%
Top 25% of class 64%
Top 50% of class 90%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Houston admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 17,067 12,654 29,721
Accepted 11,360 8,114 19,474
Acceptance Rate 67% 64% 66%
Enrolled 3,013 2,424 5,437
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 27% 30% 28%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jul 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
93

Applicants have 93 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Houston is $75.

Application Requirements

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

University of Houston Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Houston
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=225511 IPEDS survey data for University of Houston.

FAQs

Does University of Houston prefer SAT or ACT?

51% of students submit their SAT scores to UH. 12% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Houston?

66% of those who apply are granted admission to UH. Admission competition is low and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Houston?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1140 and 1330. 51% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Houston?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 28. 12% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.