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University of Houston

Houston, TX·Public·~74% acceptance

Located in Houston, TX, University of Houston is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 74% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $14,276 per year after financial aid. About 65% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $62,377 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$14,276/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $26,185
Aid cuts ~$11,909/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
May 31

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Admissions
GPA range3.46–3.96
SAT (middle 50%)1160–1340
ACT (middle 50%)23–29
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
65%
graduation rate
87%
freshman retention
$52,768
median earnings, 6yr
$62,377
median earnings, 10yr
How Houston reads an application

What Houston values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Class rank
Also considered
Test scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityFirst-generation statusVolunteer workWork experience

From Houston’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Houston requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorClass rankCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Test scoresRecommendationsApplication essaysDemonstration of competenciesWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Houston requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Houston's acceptance rate?
University of Houston admits about 74% of applicants.
How much does University of Houston cost?
At University of Houston, the average net price after aid is about $14,276 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $26,185 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Houston?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1160–1340 on the SAT and 23–29 on the ACT.
What are University of Houston's application deadlines?
University of Houston's deadline is Regular Decision around May 31. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Houston value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Houston rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Class rank as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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