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General Information About University of Houston The mission of the University of Houston is to discover and disseminate knowledge through the education of a diverse population of traditional and non-traditional students, and through research, artistic and scholarly endeavors, as it becomes the nation’s premier public university in an urban setting. In this role, the University of Houston applies its expertise to the challenges facing the local, state, national, and international communities, and it establishes and nurtures relationships with community organizations, government agencies, public schools, and the private sector to enhance the educational, economic, and cultural vitality of Houston and Texas.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army, Air Force)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening college
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Campus Setting - City: Large
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 11,393 Percent Admitted 70% Men Admitted 70% Women Admitted 69% Full Time Retention Rate 79% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 450 570 Math 490 600 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 19 24 English 18 24 Math 19 26
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $6,921 Room & Board Charge $7,204 Books & Supplies Cost $1,100 Dorm Capacity 6,256 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $24,606,634 Other Federal Grants $649,484 Scholarships & Fellowships $79,889,066 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $44,430,083 Average Grant Dollars Issued $1,142,535 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $39,944,533 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 41,799 Native American 135 Asian 8,119 African American 5,651 Hispanic 8,329 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 22,339 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 5,594
