University of Houston Admission Requirements

How hard is it to get into University of Houston and can I get accepted? The school has a 61% acceptance rate. Last year, 12,691 out of 20,768 applicants were admitted making University of Houston a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements.  Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 30 percent. Only 39% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.

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SAT Scores you need to get in

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

University of Houston typically requires applicants to be in the top 27 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1180 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1100. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1260 out of 1600. A competitive SAT score is critical as 84 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Houston?

Admission data indicates that University of Houston regularly accepts students with ACT's of 23 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 32 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 21 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 25 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. 42 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Houston.

University of Houston has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

69% of University of Houston freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

What are the requirements for admission to University of Houston and what considerations affect admission decisions?