University of Houston
Public university · Houston, TX · 38,380 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
74%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1160–1340
ACT (middle 50%)
23–29
Average net price
$11,439
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$23,250
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
66%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Houston?
University of Houston accepts about 74 of every 100 applicants (74%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1160 and 1340 on the SAT. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1160, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 23–29.
The latest federal data says University of Houston is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Houston's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Houston cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $23,250 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $11,439 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $9,717 for TX residents and $22,427 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$9,717
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$22,427
- Room & board$11,286
- Total cost of attendance$23,250
- Average net price after grants$11,439
Popular majors
Business, Computer Science, Psychology, Engineering, Biology.
University of Houston FAQ
- What is University of Houston's acceptance rate?
- 74% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Houston?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1160–1340. Aim for 1340 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Houston?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 23–29.
- Is University of Houston test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Houston is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Houston's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Houston cost?
- About $23,250 a year before aid; $11,439 on average after grants.
- What is University of Houston's FAFSA school code?
- 003652. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Houston receives your information.
- What is University of Houston's graduation rate?
- 66% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to University of Houston
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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