University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About University of Houston-Downtown
The University of Houston–Downtown (UHD) is a public university in Houston, Texas, United States. Established in 1974 as University of Houston–Downtown College (UH–DC), it has a campus that spans 40 acres (0.16 km2) in Downtown Houston with a satellite location, UHD–Northwest, inside Lone Star College–University Park. The university is one of three institutions in the University of Houston System. As of Fall 2023, UHD enrolled 14,105 students in 4 academic colleges and offers 57 degree programs—45 bachelor's and 12 master's. Awarding more than 2,700 degrees annually, the university has more than 67,000 alumni.
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90%
Acceptance
$10,542
Net price
12,555
Enrollment
33%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
90%
Acceptance rate
1,029
SAT average
—
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$10,542
Average net price
$7,708
In-state tuition
$17,548
Out-of-state tuition
—
Room & board
$1,300
Books & supplies
$20,749
Total cost of attendance
55%
Students receiving Pell grants
30%
Students with federal loans
$18,750
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$53,551
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$49,120
Median earnings (6 yrs)
33%
Graduation rate
67%
Retention rate
76%
Earn more than a HS grad
$6,787
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
12,555
Total enrollment
53%
Part-time
26
Avg. age at entry
53%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Houston-Downtown FAQ
Is University of Houston-Downtown a public or private school?
University of Houston-Downtown is a public institution located in Houston, TX.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Houston-Downtown?
University of Houston-Downtown has an acceptance rate of 90%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Houston-Downtown cost?
The average annual net price at University of Houston-Downtown is $10,542 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $7,708 in-state and $17,548 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of Houston-Downtown?
About 33% of students at University of Houston-Downtown complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Houston-Downtown graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Houston-Downtown students earn a median of $53,551 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Houston-Downtown?
Admitted students at University of Houston-Downtown have an average SAT score of 1,029. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of Houston-Downtown?
University of Houston-Downtown enrolls about 12,555 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Ed Uthman, Houston, Texas, USA · CC BY 3.0. Additional images are representative.
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