University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public · City campus · 38,380 students

University of Houston is a public city college in Houston, TX, with about 38,380 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well University of Houston fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

74%

Admit rate

1160–1340

SAT (25–75)

23–29

ACT (25–75)

$26,185/yr

Cost of attendance

$62,377

Median earnings

65%

Graduation rate

87%

Retention

22:1

Student:faculty

94%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$11,008/yr

$30–48k$11,306/yr

$48–75k$12,613/yr

$75–110k$19,252/yr

$110k+$22,517/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Houston.