University of Houston

Houston, TX
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Acceptance Rate
70%
Enrollment
37,175
Graduation Rate
65%
Student-Faculty Ratio
23:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$62,377
Retention Rate
86%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)11501330
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2328
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,711
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,191
Avg Net Price
$13,853
Room & Board
$10,830
Total COA
$25,056
Median Debt
$18,194

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$10,327
$30,001–48,000
$10,690
$48,001–75,000
$12,613
$75,001–110,000
$19,459
$110,001+
$22,969
Pell Grant Rate: 41%
Federal Loan Rate: 32%

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Sticker Price$33,021
Estimated Net Price$13,853 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
65%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$62,377
Retention Rate
86%
Median Debt
$18,194

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
27.5%
Psychology
8.6%
Computer Science
8.3%
Engineering
7.0%
Biology
6.2%
Social Sciences
5.9%
Health Professions
5.8%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
4.6%
Communication
4.3%
Engineering Technology
3.9%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Psychology, General566$46,311
Health and Physical Education/Fitness439$47,702
Business Administration, Management and Operations391$62,735
Finance and Financial Management Services369$68,263
Biology, General346$47,168
Accounting and Related Services337$64,099
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other304$53,107
Computer and Information Sciences, General292$92,271
Hospitality Administration/Management257$46,126
Management Information Systems and Services249$75,533
Marketing241$53,847
Mechanical Engineering220$87,358
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General214$44,486
Political Science and Government211$52,679
Construction Engineering Technologies209$83,531

Demographics

Men 48%Women 52%
White
17.2%
Black
11.4%
Hispanic
37.5%
Asian
23.8%
Two or More
3.2%
International
5.3%

Application Info

Deadlines

EAII2026-06-01
App Fee (Domestic)$90

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.