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Houston, TX
74%
Acceptance Rate
38,380
Undergraduates
$23k
Out-of-state tuition
65%
6-yr grad rate
$62k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
74%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1160–1340
ACT Range (2023-24)23–29
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.46
$75 application fee
38,380 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Large
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$22,547
Average Net Price, In-State (2023-24)
$14,276
This college's average after grants for in-state students, all family incomes. Not your price.
$18,194Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$62,377/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio29%
Why Go Here?
$62k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
38.4k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#113
Deal Score in TX
of 329 rated colleges
Deal Score79
Good value
40% First-Gen Students
42% Pell Grant Recipients
At a Glance
University of Houston is a public college in Houston, TX. It enrolls 38,380 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
79
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
21:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1160–1340
SAT (2023-24)
3.46
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Not reported
via ApplyTexas, Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$22,547
Avg net price (in-state students), % of cost of attendance (2023-24)55%
Room & Board (2024-25)$11,286
Median Debt at Graduation$18,194
Highest-Earning Programs
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$86k/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$86k/yr
Chemical Engineering$84k/yr
Computer Engineering$80k/yr
Industrial Engineering$76k/yr
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$75k/yr
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The Vibe
7
Rigor
6
Career
8
Value
City: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
B
Academics
B
Value
C
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
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How much do families pay at University of Houston?
| Family income | Average net price (in-state students) |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $10,929 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $10,220 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,528 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,197 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,811 |
Average net price after grants for in-state students, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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