University of Houston
University of Houston is a public 4-year institution in Houston, TX. It enrolls about 46,676 students and admits roughly 70% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Houston, TX 77204 |
| County | Harris County |
| Enrollment | 46,676 |
| Acceptance rate | 70% |
| Applicants / admitted | 30,327 / 21,087 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,711 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $22,191 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 65% |
| Transfer-out rate | 7% |
| Full-time retention rate | 86% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $13,738 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 580–660 |
| ACT middle 50% | 23–28 |
| Website | www.uh.edu/ |
| Phone | 7137431000 |
Admissions
About 30,327 students applied and 21,087 were admitted. Of those admitted, 5,652 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,711 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $22,191. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $13,738 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,327 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,690 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,613 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,459 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,969 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 4,741 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 65% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of Houston is in Houston, TX, Harris County. Its coordinates are 29.7204, -95.3435.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Houston?
About 70% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 30,327 applicants.
How much does University of Houston cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,711 for in-state students and $22,191 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of Houston?
About 46,676 students are enrolled.