About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Jordan Green
Coordinator, Admissions Customer Service
Coordinator, Admissions Customer Service
Address
University of Houston - Downtown
1 Main Street, 350-S
Houston, TX 77002
1 Main Street, 350-S
Houston, TX 77002
Phone
713-221-2152
Email
uhdadmit@uhd.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
40,000 Windows Cafe
O' Kane Gallery
Food court and adjoining Coffee House
Jesse H. Jones Student Life Center
O' Kane Theatre
O' Kane Gallery
Food court and adjoining Coffee House
Jesse H. Jones Student Life Center
O' Kane Theatre
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Bayou Place
The Theater District
Minute Maid Park
Bayou Hike and Bike Trails
The Theater District
Minute Maid Park
Bayou Hike and Bike Trails
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: M-F 10:15 am, 2:15 pm
Average Length: 30 min.
Dates: Year-round
Times: M-F 10:15 am, 2:15 pm
Average Length: 30 min.
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Campus Shuttle Buses-free, METRO's Trolley system-free, METRO's Rail, METRO Bus routes,
closest airport: Hobby Airport.
Save SchoolAdmissions
Overview
Applicants: 3,931
Acceptance Rate: 84%
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 538
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 540
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 21
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — July 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
19:1
Total Faculty
748
with Terminal Degree
471
376
Women
372
Men
318
Minority
14
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
3%
Graduate in 5 years
13%
Graduate in 6 years
21%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician.
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician.
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry, Other.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Indira Vishnampet
Founder and CEO Hydus Inc.
Omar Reid
Director of Human Resources, City of Houston
Brent Gamble
Judge, 270th District Court
Mary Ann Perez
Texas State Representative, District 144
Charles A. McClelland, Jr.
City of Houston Police Chief
Edward Gonzalez
City of Houston Councilman
Mariselle Quijano-Lerma
Member, Pasadena ISD Board, Owner/Operator of 15 McDonalds franchises
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
3%
Graduate in 5 years
13%
Graduate in 6 years
21%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,372
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,453
Average Need-Based Loan
$8,160
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
53%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$25,747
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$8,222
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$6,075
Required Fees
$1,166
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$2,906
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
12,407
Foreign Countries Represented
65
Demographics
8.81%
Asian
19.71%
Black
47.88%
Hispanic
15.68%
Caucasian
1.14%
Unknown
5.23%
International
61% female
39% male
1% are out of state
51% are full time
49% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
0%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
0%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
63
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
6
Number of Religious Organizations
3
1% join a fraternity
1% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Other
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
LGBT Support Groups: Student oriented support group for LGBTQ students. Membership in Safe Zone is open to qualified candidates of any age, sex, sexual orientation, race, handicap or disability, color, religion, and national and ethnic origin.
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
Sustainability
83/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Bronze
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, CDWG, Apple, HP, Academic Superstore, Campus E-store, Toshiba
