University of Houston-Downtown
Public university · Houston, TX · 12,555 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
90%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
940–1110
ACT (middle 50%)
16–22
Average net price
$9,828
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$18,864
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
30%
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-Downtown?
University of Houston-Downtown accepts about 90 of every 100 applicants (90%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 940 and 1110 on the SAT. A score at or above 1110 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 940, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 16–22.
The latest federal data says University of Houston-Downtown 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-Downtown's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Houston-Downtown cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $18,864 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $9,828 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 $7,708 for TX residents and $17,428 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$7,708
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$17,428
- Total cost of attendance$18,864
- Average net price after grants$9,828
Popular majors
Business, Psychology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Criminal Justice, Education.
University of Houston-Downtown FAQ
- What is University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate?
- 90% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Houston-Downtown?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 940–1110. Aim for 1110 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Houston-Downtown?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 16–22.
- Is University of Houston-Downtown test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Houston-Downtown 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-Downtown's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Houston-Downtown cost?
- About $18,864 a year before aid; $9,828 on average after grants.
- What is University of Houston-Downtown's FAFSA school code?
- 003612. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Houston-Downtown receives your information.
- What is University of Houston-Downtown's graduation rate?
- 30% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to University of Houston-Downtown
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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