Overview

University of Houston is a University institution located in Houston, TX, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Welcome Center
4400 University Boulevard
Houston, TX  77204-2023
United States

Contact Mardell Maxwell
Exec Director, Admissions
Email: mrmaxwe2@central.uh.edu
Phone: 713-743-1010
Fax: 713-743-9633

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Environmental Design/architecture
Interior Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Chinese Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Hotel/motel Administration/management
Human Resources Development
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Health Communication
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Radio And Television
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Graphics
Computer Systems Analysis/analyst
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Construction Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Systems Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Business Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
American Sign Language (asl)
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Health And Wellness, General
Music Therapy/therapist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematical Biology
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Geophysics And Seismology
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Graphic Design
Industrial And Product Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Painting
Photography
Sculpture

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

30,327

Applied

21,087

Accepted

37,946

Enrolled

Female Admissions

17,185

Females Applied

12,184

Females Accepted

71%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

13,142

Males Applied

8,903

Males Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

75

Application Fee

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	June 2nd	Not reported	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	May 5th	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	June 24th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	622	580	660
SAT Math	627	570	670
ACT Composite	26	23	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,856

In-state

26,894

Out-of-state

10,856

In-district

Fees

1,032

Full-time student fees

11,286

Room & board

Financial Aid

15,288

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,007

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,086

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

7,348

Avg. Loan Aid

4,217

Avg. Grant Aid

10,555

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

59.1%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

37,946

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

2%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	37.49%
Black or African American	11.42%
White or Caucasian	17.25%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	23.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	3.18%
Other	1.41%

Gender

Male (48.06%)

Female (51.94%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	18%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Cat's back and Frontier Fiesta

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Metropolitan Volunteer Program, Student Program Board, Muslim Student Association, Filipino Student Association and American Medical Student Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

3,137

Total Faculty

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,627

Part-time - 1,510

Male - 1,769

Female - 1,368