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Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX
University of Houston-Downtown at a glance
University of Houston-Downtown is a public university in Houston, Texas with 13,730 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 90% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $7,708 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $10,542 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 33% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 30% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $18,750 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Business Administration, master's ($95,084) and Criminal Justice, master's ($72,529) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$7,708
2024-25
Acceptance
90%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
13,730
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,708
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,548
Avg On-Campus Living
Not available
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,176
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $7,708
Net price (after aid): $10,542
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $9,439
$30k – $48k: $10,048
$48k – $75k: $11,247
$75k – $110k: $15,488
$110k+: $19,380
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $53,551
Median debt at graduation: $18,750
Est. monthly loan payment: $199
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.9×Graduates earn about 2.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 55%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 30%
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.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedUniversity of Houston-Downtown does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $63,855, above the $33,352 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Texas.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
33%
Freshman Retention
67%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
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.
Lower net price
$10.5k below avg
Out-of-state value
$17.5k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$7.7k
below avg
Out-of-state
$17.5k
below avg
Net price
$10.5k
below avg
Pell
55%
above avg
Median debt
$18.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$53.6k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
90%
SAT range
940 - 1110
ACT range
16 - 22
Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online: a large share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 5,164 of University of Houston-Downtown's 14,105 students (37%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 5,169 (37%) 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-Downtown reported conferring credentials in 43 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What University of Houston-Downtown graduates earn, by program
University of Houston-Downtown's bachelor's graduates in Interdisciplinary Studies earned a median $59,924 four years after graduating, 8% above the $55,693 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $49,734; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $18,750 in federal loans at this college (about $199 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $28,237 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
34 programs at University of Houston-Downtown have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor's | $59,924 | $55,693, +8% | $18,750 | $199/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $95,084 | $103,485, −8% | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $69,712 | $68,257, about the same | $21,875 | $232/mo |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $67,499 | $76,194, −11% | $19,750 | $209/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Bachelor's | $53,589 | $55,378, −3% | $19,815 | $210/mo |
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $48,234 | $50,706, −5% | $18,750 | $199/mo |
| Finance, Bachelor's | $66,591 | $83,343, −20% | $19,545 | $207/mo |
| Business, Bachelor's | $59,188 | $68,407, −13% | $20,099 | $213/mo |
| Management Information Systems, Bachelor's | $66,881 | $83,290, −20% | $18,750 | $199/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $72,528 | $92,374, −21% | $15,830 | $168/mo |
| Communication, Bachelor's | $56,903 | $56,359, about the same | $23,455 | $249/mo |
| Marketing, Bachelor's | $61,866 | $69,303, −11% | $17,000 | $180/mo |
What the job pays locally
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $80,920 in Texas.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
Show 22 more programs
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work, Bachelor's | $54,784 | $51,790, +6% | $21,948 | $233/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $56,787 | $57,214, about the same | $21,527 | $228/mo |
| Public Health, Bachelor's | $52,438 | $58,808, −11% | $18,950 | $201/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Master's | $72,529 | $66,714, +9% | $40,760 | $464/mo |
| International Business, Bachelor's | $66,556 | $73,201, −9% | $14,000 | $148/mo |
| History, Bachelor's | $53,555 | $50,680, +6% | $20,000 | $212/mo |
| English, Bachelor's | $45,223 | $48,590, −7% | $23,000 | $244/mo |
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $59,261 | $63,293, −6% | $20,646 | $219/mo |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Bachelor's | $37,668 | $41,688, −10% | — | — |
| Chemistry, Bachelor's | — | $65,120 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences, Bachelor's | $56,995 | $58,891, −3% | $21,765 | $231/mo |
| Social Sciences, Bachelor's | — | $53,366 | $21,452 | $227/mo |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Bachelor's | $58,535 | $86,525, −32% | $34,208 | $363/mo |
| Insurance, Bachelor's | $98,510 | $88,472, +11% | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction, Master's | $63,052 | $63,399, about the same | $34,792 | $396/mo |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Bachelor's | — | $55,000 | — | — |
| Mathematics, Bachelor's | $62,576 | $69,562, −10% | $16,055 | $170/mo |
| Sociology, Bachelor's | $46,106 | $52,657, −12% | $21,656 | $230/mo |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Bachelor's | $57,892 | $60,190, −4% | $18,529 | $196/mo |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Bachelor's | $112,244 | $83,742, +34% | — | — |
| Writing and Rhetoric, Master's | $66,115 | $55,035, +20% | — | — |
| Statistics, Master's | $117,242 | $123,816, −5% | $30,548 | $347/mo |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
About University of Houston-Downtown
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- Where is University of Houston-Downtown located?
- University of Houston-Downtown is located in Houston, TX, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston-Downtown 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-Downtown?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Houston-Downtown is approximately 90% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). 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-Downtown?
- University of Houston-Downtown's published in-state tuition is approximately $7,708 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). 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-Downtown?
- University of Houston-Downtown reports total enrollment of approximately 13,730 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does University of Houston-Downtown actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at University of Houston-Downtown is approximately $10,542 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 $9,439 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $19,380. 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-Downtown?
- University of Houston-Downtown reports a graduation rate of approximately 33% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). 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-Downtown have?
- Students who borrowed at University of Houston-Downtown left with a median of approximately $18,750 in federal loans, and about 30% 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-Downtown earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $53,551 for students who received federal financial aid at University of Houston-Downtown. 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-Downtown?
- 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-Downtown.
- How much do Interdisciplinary Studies graduates from University of Houston-Downtown earn?
- University of Houston-Downtown's bachelor's graduates in Interdisciplinary Studies earned a median $59,924 four years after graduating, 8% above the $55,693 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $49,734; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $18,750 in federal loans at this college (about $199 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $28,237 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- How much do Business Administration graduates from University of Houston-Downtown earn?
- University of Houston-Downtown's master's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $95,084 four years after graduating, 8% below the $103,485 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $73,784; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $41,000 in federal loans at this college (about $466 a month on a 10-year plan).
- Which programs at University of Houston-Downtown have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 19 programs at University of Houston-Downtown with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Business Administration, master's ($95,084); Criminal Justice, master's ($72,529); and Computer and Information Sciences, bachelor's ($72,528) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does University of Houston-Downtown get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, University of Houston-Downtown's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $63,855, above the $33,352 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Texas, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 43 fields University of Houston-Downtown reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, 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.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 771 | Graduate (539 graduate · 232 bachelor's) |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 349 | Graduate (105 graduate · 244 bachelor's) |
| Accounting and Related Services | 303 | Graduate (47 graduate · 256 bachelor's) |
| Psychology, General | 287 | Bachelor's |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 227 | Bachelor's |
| Business/Commerce, General | 209 | Bachelor's |
| Education, General | 190 | Bachelor's |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 144 | Bachelor's |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 137 | Graduate (7 graduate · 130 bachelor's) |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 136 | Bachelor's |
| Biology, General | 111 | Bachelor's |
| Marketing | 96 | Bachelor's |
| Social Work | 89 | Bachelor's |
| Communication and Media Studies | 59 | 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.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Facts on this profile of University of Houston-Downtown are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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