UH
University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of University of Houston (UH)
About this school
- www.uh.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
8,149
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:37,215
- Men:18,755 Men (50.4%)
- Women:18,460 Women (49.6%)
Location
Admission Information (UH)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Houston is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | 1 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | June 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 4800 Calhoun Road |
City, State, Zip | Houston, TX 77204 |
Phone | (713) 743-1010 |
Fax | (713) 743-9633 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $75 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | June 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 61% of 20,768 applicants were admitted |
Women | 59% of 10,914 applicants were admitted |
Men | 64% of 9,854 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 6,395 (50%) of 12,691 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,067 (48%) of 6,432 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 3,328 (53%) of 6,259 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | Not reported |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 606 average |550-640 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 5% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 45% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 46% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 4% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 4% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 48% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 43% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 5% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 25 average |23-27 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 14% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 51% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 34% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 2% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (UH)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $11,887|Out-of-state: $27,337 (43.82%)
- Room & Board: - $9,984 (36.8%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,300 (4.79%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,956 (14.58%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Houston accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003652 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,944 (83.1%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,177 (80.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,047 (95.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 517 (17.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 63% |
Average Award | $12,712 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,822 (92.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,811 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,537 (50.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,695 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 155 (5.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 391 (8.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,191 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 19,203 (71.7%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 16,956 (88.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 15,916 (93.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 2,355 (14.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 60% |
Average Award | $12,374 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 13,797 (86.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,306 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 10,057 (63.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,342 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 532 (3.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 859 (3.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,697 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 50% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $23,746 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 2.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Hobbies/Interests, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $4,173 |
Academics & Instruction (UH)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,560
Part-Time Faculty
868
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
56%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 9% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 18% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 27% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 14% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 9% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 15% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 9% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 7% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 36% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 42% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 6% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 7% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 2,572,837 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 1006 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Houston provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
85.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
25.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
45.4%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
53.7%
Programs & Majors (UH)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (85)
- Accounting
- Advertising
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Civil Engineering, General
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Creative Writing
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Design/Architecture
- Environmental Science
- Finance, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Geophysics and Seismology
- Graphic Design
- Health Communication
- Health and Wellness, General
- History, General
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Human Nutrition
- Human Resources Development
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial and Product Design
- Information Science/Studies
- Interior Architecture
- Italian Language and Literature
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematical Biology
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music, General
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Organizational Leadership
- Painting
- Petroleum Engineering
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Sculpture
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Engineering, Biological/life sciences, Psychology, Communication/journalism
Online Degrees
Business administration
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Optometry, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Education, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Pharmacy
Master's Programs of Study (90)
- Accounting
- Advertising and Public Relations
- Anthropology
- Applied Economics
- Applied Mathematics
- Architecture
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Construction Management
- Counseling Psychology
- Cultural Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Developmental Psychology
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Environmental Law
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Family and Consumer Sciences-General
- Finance and Banking
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Health Communication
- Health Education
- Health Law
- Higher Education
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resources Development
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Information Science
- Intellectual Property Law
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Law
- Linguistics
- Logistics
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Music Education
- Nursing Education
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Petroleum Engineering
- Pharmaceutical Administration
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Planetary and Space Sciences
- Political Science
- Project Management
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Social Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Speech and Interpersonal Communication
- Supply Chain Management
- Taxation
- Telecommunications
- Theater
- Vision Sciences
- Writing
Campus Life (UH)
Location & Geography
Population
2,195,914
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Houston
Campus Size
594 acres
Weather
Temperature | 39.7 average low in January, 90.1 average high in September |
Rain | 106 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in Houston |
Nearest Train Station | 4 mile(s) from campus in Houston |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
17% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
83%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Cougar |
School Colors | Scarlet and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, bowling, golf, racquetball, rock climbing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball, weight lifting |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Houston offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, metropolitan volunteer program, interfraternity council, delta omega chi medical service society, health occupation students of america, pre-pharmacy association
Sororities
5% of women participate
Fraternities
4% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
27,159
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
37,215
Women
18,460
Men
18,755
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 23.2% Asian
- 10.4% Black/African-American
- 35.8% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 25.1% White
- 1.6% Unknown
International Students
4.1% from 107 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
8,149
Student Resources (UH)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Biology559 Documents
- History351 Documents
- Psychology489 Documents
- Chemistry266 Documents
- Political Science250 Documents
Popular Courses
- HIST 1377 - The United States to 1877History
- POLS 1336 - U.S. and Texas Constitutions and PoliticsPolitical Science
- BIOL 1334 - Human Anatomy and PhysiologyBiology
- HIST 1376 - The United States to 1877History
- ECON 2304 - Microeconomic PrinciplesEconomics
Popular Professors
- Cole JeffreyPOLS 1336
- Tehjedra GillBIOL 1334
- Brenda RhodenHON 3330
- WilliamsCHEM 1102
- Tehjedra GillBIOL 1344
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