University of Houston

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,685

2024 Average Net Price

$14,309

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

73.9%

31,716 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

47,980

74.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

64.6%

3,175 Graduates

About

University of Houston is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Houston were General Psychology (726 degrees awarded), General Marketing & Marketing Management (453 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (435 degrees).

In 2024, 11,470 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Houston. 54.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (3,584 degrees), 1.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2,548 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Houston is $8,685, which is $−23,235 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

About the photo: A,A Light Sculpture at M.D. Anderson Library at the University of Houston

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Houston is $8,685, which is $23,235 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,309.

In 2024, 61% of undergraduate students attending University of Houston received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,685

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Houston was $8,685. The cost of tuition at University of Houston is $−23,235 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Houston (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,309

2024 Value

4.16%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Houston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,309. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Houston grew by 4.16%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Houston (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,926

Room and Board

$1,556

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Houston was of $10,926 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.43% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,556. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.51% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Houston (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at University of Houston received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.61% with respect to 2023, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Houston (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Houston received 31,716 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.58% annual growth. Out of those 31,716 applicants, 23,446 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.9% acceptance rate.

There were 47,980 students enrolled at University of Houston in 2024. 46% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Houston has an overall enrollment yield of 26.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

23,446

Accepted Out of 31,716

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Houston was 73.9% (23,446 admissions from 31,716 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 69.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 4.58%, while admissions grew by 11.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Houston (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

46%

Submission Percentage (2024)

2,833

Scores Submitted (2024)

46% of enrolled first-time students at University of Houston in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Houston had a total enrollment of 47,980 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Houston is 35,889 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,091. This means that 74.8% of students enrolled at University of Houston are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Houston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34% Hispanic or Latino, 21.2% Asian, 17.8% White, 11.9% Black or African American, 2.93% Two or More Races, 0.0875% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0688% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Houston in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (20.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16%) and Asian Female (12.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (12.3%), followed by White Male (9.76%) and Asian Female (8.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Houston in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47,980 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Houston is 35,889 and the part-time enrollment is 12,091. This means that 74.8% of students enrolled at University of Houston are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Houston (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Houston was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Houston had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Houston (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
16,337 enrolled students
Asian
10,190 enrolled students
White
8,551 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Houston is 34% Hispanic or Latino, 21.2% Asian, 17.8% White, 11.9% Black or African American, 2.93% Two or More Races, 0.0875% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0688% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 717 students (1.49%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,082 more women than men received degrees from University of Houston. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Houston is hispanic or latino (3,584 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2,548 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Houston is General Psychology (726 degrees awarded), followed by General Marketing & Marketing Management (453 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (435 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Houston, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (162 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (312 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (384 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Houston are Software developers (482,120 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (366,299 people), Other managers (349,731 people), Civil engineers (312,723 people), and Mechanical engineers (219,656 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Houston in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (162 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (312 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (384 degrees), Engineering (1,064 degrees), and Legal (302 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Houston are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Houston are Architecture and Related Services (162 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (312 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (384 degrees), Engineering (1,064 degrees), and Legal (302 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Houston are Architectural, engineering & related services (587,781 people), Computer Systems Design (494,582 people), Construction (356,529 people), Elementary & secondary schools (257,673 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (238,146 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Houston.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
726 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
453 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
435 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Houston was General Psychology with 726 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Houston according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,194

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

6,276

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 5,194 degrees were awarded to men at University of Houston, which is 0.828 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,276).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Houston by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 384 degrees were awarded to men at University of Houston in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 2.93 times more than the 131 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 599 degrees were awarded to men at University of Houston in General Psychology, which is 4.02 times more than the 149 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 39% of students graduating from University of Houston completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (78.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Houston is Female and Asian (78.4% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.347% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
3,584 degrees awarded
Asian
2,548 degrees awarded
White
2,537 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Houston is hispanic or latino (3,584 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2,548 degrees).

1.66% of degree recipients (190 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
2,095 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
2,075 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,969 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Houston is hispanic or latino female (2,095 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (2,075 degrees).

Operations

University of Houston has an endowment valued at nearly $1.31B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 158M (12.1%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Houston had a total salary expenditure of 1.32B. University of Houston employs 464 Professors, 422 No academic ranks and 327 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Houston are Male Professor (338), Female No academic rank (249), and Male Associate professor (196).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Houston are: Management, with 1,173 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 762 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 569 employees.

Endowment

$1.31B

2024 Endowment

7.97%

growth from 2023

University of Houston has an endowment valued at about $1.31B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Houston grew 7.97% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.06B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Houston (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$100M - Federal
$45M - State
$20.4M - Local

As of 2024, University of Houston received $100M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $45M from state grants and contracts, and $20.4M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$573M

2024 Salaries

8.16%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Houston paid a median of $573M in salaries, which represents 43.3% of their overall expenditure ($1.32B) and a 8.16% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.45% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.4% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$187M

Instructional Salaries

1,523

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Houston paid a total of $187M to 1,523 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Houston were Management with 1,173 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 762 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 569 employees.

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