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University of Houston

Houston, TX

Tuition

$9,717

Acceptance

74%

Students

45,905

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,717

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,547

Avg On-Campus Living

$11,286

Avg Off-Campus Living

$11,234

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$21,003
Net price (after aid)$14,276

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$10,929
$30k – $48k$10,220
$48k – $75k$12,528
$75k – $110k$19,197
$110k+$23,811

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$62,377
Median debt at graduation$18,194
Est. monthly loan payment$193

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 3.4×

Graduates earn about 3.4× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants42%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans32%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

65%

Freshman Retention

87%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Cost advantage

Affordable public option

In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.

This school$9.7k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Lower net price

$14.3k below avg

Strong aid for lower incomes

Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.

Need-based aid friendly

42% above avg

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$9.7k

below avg

Out-of-state

$22.5k

below avg

Net price

$14.3k

below avg

Pell

42%

above avg

Median debt

$18.2k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$62.4k

above avg

“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.

Admissions

Acceptance rate

74%

SAT range

1150 - 1330

ACT range

23 - 28

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Houston, TX 77204

Academics

Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online

In Fall 2023, 5,330 of University of Houston's 46,676 students (11%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 26,252 (56%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.

Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.

U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023

Fields of study

University of Houston reported conferring credentials in 105 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.

Campus & Student Life

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Frequently asked questions

About University of Houston

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is University of Houston located?
University of Houston is located in Houston, TX, in the United States.
What type of institution is University of Houston?
University of Houston is a public university based in TX. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Houston?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Houston is approximately 74%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at University of Houston?
University of Houston's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,717 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend University of Houston?
University of Houston reports total enrollment of approximately 45,905 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How much does University of Houston actually cost after financial aid?
The average net price at University of Houston is approximately $14,276 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $10,929 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $23,811. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
What is the graduation rate at University of Houston?
University of Houston reports a graduation rate of approximately 65%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
How much student debt do graduates of University of Houston have?
Students who borrowed at University of Houston left with a median of approximately $18,194 in federal loans, and about 32% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
How much do graduates of University of Houston earn?
Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $62,377 for students who received federal financial aid at University of Houston. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
How should I verify final details about University of Houston?
CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of Houston.

Fields this college awarded credentials in

The 14 largest of 105 fields University of Houston reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.

Fields University of Houston reported conferring credentials in during 2023-24, with the number awarded and the highest credential level.
FieldAwardedLevel
Business Administration, Management and Operations759Graduate178 graduate · 581 bachelor's
Psychology, General748Graduate22 graduate · 726 bachelor's
Computer and Information Sciences, General515Graduate80 graduate · 435 bachelor's
Marketing497Graduate44 graduate · 453 bachelor's
Finance and Financial Management Services420Bachelor's
Biology, General396Graduate42 graduate · 354 bachelor's
Management Information Systems and Services389Bachelor's
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness384Graduate16 graduate · 368 bachelor's
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General303Bachelor's
Accounting and Related Services296Bachelor's
Law280Graduate
Social Work272Graduate
Computer Systems Analysis265Bachelor's
Mechanical Engineering234Graduate44 graduate · 190 bachelor's

Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.

Data sources & methodology

Reporting period: 2024Last verified: June 10, 2026

Facts on this profile of University of Houston are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.

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CampusPin. (2024). University of Houston, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/university-of-houston

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