University of Houston
Houston, TX
University of Houston is a public university located in Houston, TX, serving approximately 37,175 students. It has an acceptance rate of 70%.
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Tuition
$9,711
Acceptance
69.53%
Students
45,905
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,711
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,191
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,830
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,022
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.4×Graduates earn about 3.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
65%
Freshman Retention
86%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
69.53%
SAT range
1150 - 1330
ACT range
23 - 28
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
45,905
Undergrads
37,175
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
385
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
352
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.78
Property Rate / 1,000
3.52
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Houston
Violent Rate / 100k
562
Property Rate / 100k
3,525
Location
Institution does not report this
Houston, TX 77204
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