University of Houston
Houston, TX
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 37,553
Graduate Enrollment: 8,450
Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander institution
Hispanic focused instituion
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, large, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 65.52%
Male/Female: 47% / 53% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.4% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 66.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 39.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 25.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 16.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 19.9%
Black: 10.8%
Hispanic: 37.1%
Asian: 23.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.3%
Non-resident alien: 3.6%
Unknown race: 1.5%
Black: 10.8%
Hispanic: 37.1%
Asian: 23.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.3%
Non-resident alien: 3.6%
Unknown race: 1.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $24,014
In-State tuition: $9,699Out-of-State tuition: $21,891
Estimated books and supplies: $1,367 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,962 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,049 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,404 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,049 (2022)
Average Family Income: $58,171 (2017)
Median Family Income: $33,198 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 39.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 30.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $18,194 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $193 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $11,449 |
| $30k-48k | $11,306 |
| $48k-75k | $12,937 |
| $75k-110k | $18,371 |
| $110k+ | $21,657 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 38%6-year graduation rate: 62%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $18,194 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,838 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 70.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 75.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 81.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 53.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 55.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $45,815 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $55,929 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 17 | $36,375 ($3,031) | $52,886 ($4,407) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Architecture. | 65 | $26,250 | $277 | $46,446 ($3,871) | $58,472 ($4,873) |
| Master's Degree | Architecture. | 30 | $57,895 ($4,825) | $66,323 ($5,527) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Environmental Design. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Interior Architecture. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 48 | $24,777 | $246 | $38,187 ($3,182) | $56,081 ($4,673) |
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 62 | $21,500 | $199 | $32,916 ($2,743) | $42,967 ($3,581) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 64 | $23,000 | $199 | $24,863 ($2,072) | $36,510 ($3,043) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 143 | $23,800 | $199 | $38,669 ($3,222) | $49,794 ($4,150) |
| Master's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 233 | $18,751 | $179 | $67,113 ($5,593) | $92,271 ($7,689) |
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 63 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 5 | $91,010 ($7,584) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Systems Analysis. | 144 | $24,990 | $256 | $54,747 ($4,562) | $79,939 ($6,662) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 76 | $23,959 | $239 | $31,859 ($2,655) | $50,449 ($4,204) |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 90 | $320 | $55,699 ($4,642) | $61,680 ($5,140) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 61 | $233 | $59,980 ($4,998) | $61,254 ($5,105) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 25 | $528 | $88,654 ($7,388) | $109,687 ($9,141) | |
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 31 | $376 | $43,950 ($3,663) | $57,042 ($4,754) | |
| Master's Degree | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 34 | $13,502 | $127 | $33,258 ($2,772) | |
| Master's Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 16 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 77 | $20,000 | $204 | $80,391 ($6,699) | $87,883 ($7,324) |
| Master's Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 16 | $102,331 ($8,528) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Chemical Engineering. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 71 | $18,000 | $198 | $69,102 ($5,759) | $82,614 ($6,885) |
| Master's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 32 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Civil Engineering. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 33 | $21,582 | $229 | $72,762 ($6,064) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 75 | $25,692 | $240 | $77,250 ($6,438) | $92,968 ($7,747) |
| Master's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 59 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Materials Engineering | 4 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Materials Engineering | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | American Sign Language. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 212 | $20,000 | $199 | $70,853 ($5,904) | $87,358 ($7,280) |
| Master's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 73 | $96,762 ($8,064) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Petroleum Engineering. | 157 | $23,366 | $236 | $69,912 ($5,826) | $84,507 ($7,042) |
| Master's Degree | Petroleum Engineering. | 31 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Petroleum Engineering. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Systems Engineering. | 28 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 41 | $21,500 | $217 | $73,245 ($6,104) | $90,094 ($7,508) |
| Master's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 75 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Surveying Engineering. | 4 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Surveying Engineering. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Engineering Technology, General. | 32 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 28 | $23,750 | $243 | $60,036 ($5,003) | $84,300 ($7,025) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 84 | $27,000 | $286 | $62,524 ($5,210) | $73,848 ($6,154) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Construction Engineering Technologies. | 156 | $22,629 | $228 | $70,231 ($5,853) | $83,531 ($6,961) |
| Master's Degree | Construction Engineering Technologies. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 86 | $21,919 | $215 | $55,753 ($4,646) | $73,327 ($6,111) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 28 | $18,750 | $195 | $42,573 ($3,548) | |
| Master's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services. | 66 | $23,344 | $197 | $39,502 ($3,292) | $50,613 ($4,218) |
| Master's Degree | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services. | 15 | $52,492 ($4,374) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 168 | $19,700 | $196 | $25,582 ($2,132) | $47,425 ($3,952) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 84 | $22,450 | $212 | $34,335 ($2,861) | $45,141 ($3,762) |
| First Professional Degree | Law. | 251 | $982 | $81,124 ($6,760) | $107,620 ($8,968) | |
| Master's Degree | Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | 50 | $72,376 ($6,031) | $75,201 ($6,267) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 111 | $20,375 | $207 | $32,926 ($2,744) | $46,619 ($3,885) |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 4 | $24,924 ($2,077) | $39,789 ($3,316) | ||
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 73 | $21,000 | $193 | $36,452 ($3,038) | $45,943 ($3,829) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 43 | $12,000 | $133 | $45,913 ($3,826) | $66,725 ($5,560) |
| Master's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 334 | $17,750 | $182 | $24,582 ($2,049) | $47,168 ($3,931) |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 1 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Biology, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 75 | $21,000 | $187 | $30,013 ($2,501) | $45,667 ($3,806) |
| Master's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biotechnology. | 75 | $19,250 | $183 | $40,355 ($3,363) | $63,591 ($5,299) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 96 | $20,100 | $191 | $49,759 ($4,147) | $57,873 ($4,823) |
| Master's Degree | Mathematics. | 24 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Mathematics. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 21 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Statistics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 220 | $21,500 | $198 | $52,320 ($4,360) | $53,107 ($4,426) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 337 | $22,298 | $215 | $28,891 ($2,408) | $47,702 ($3,975) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 21 | $40,044 ($3,337) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 20 | $23,650 | $257 | $26,341 ($2,195) | |
| Master's Degree | Philosophy. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Chemistry. | 22 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 64 | $25,000 | $264 | $38,584 ($3,215) | $61,840 ($5,153) |
| Master's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 52 | $397 | $105,417 ($8,785) | $110,726 ($9,227) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 22 | $25,925 | $270 | ||
| Master's Degree | Physics. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Physics. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 584 | $20,500 | $193 | $30,054 ($2,505) | $46,311 ($3,859) |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 24 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 31 | $75,939 ($6,328) | $90,233 ($7,519) | ||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Policy Analysis. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 164 | $447 | $50,573 ($4,214) | $56,044 ($4,670) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Social Work. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 41 | $22,750 | $203 | $31,245 ($2,604) | $40,865 ($3,405) |
| Master's Degree | Anthropology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 163 | $19,500 | $176 | $48,696 ($4,058) | $62,110 ($5,176) |
| Master's Degree | Economics. | 50 | $71,898 ($5,992) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Economics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 175 | $19,500 | $184 | $34,383 ($2,865) | $52,679 ($4,390) |
| Master's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Political Science and Government. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 45 | $18,500 | $148 | $27,066 ($2,256) | $49,979 ($4,165) |
| Master's Degree | Sociology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 12 | $24,013 ($2,001) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 45 | $27,000 | $254 | $41,848 ($3,487) | $54,250 ($4,521) |
| Master's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 19 | $18,869 ($1,572) | |||
| Master's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 22 | $314 | $47,418 ($3,952) | $52,679 ($4,390) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 11 | $38,907 ($3,242) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 93 | $21,845 | $228 | $27,639 ($2,303) | $40,901 ($3,408) |
| Master's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 21 | $37,034 ($3,086) | $46,550 ($3,879) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 65 | $26,000 | $265 | $51,637 ($4,303) | $55,639 ($4,637) |
| Master's Degree | Music. | 29 | $25,361 ($2,113) | $48,905 ($4,075) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Music. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 190 | $21,000 | $199 | $29,167 ($2,431) | $44,486 ($3,707) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 65 | $20,250 | $172 | $27,626 ($2,302) | $47,703 ($3,975) |
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 31 | $438 | $59,563 ($4,964) | $67,573 ($5,631) | |
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 12 | $549 | $53,067 ($4,422) | ||
| First Professional Degree | Optometry. | 101 | $1,867 | $94,774 ($7,898) | $100,000 ($8,333) | |
| Master's Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 7 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 130 | $1,456 | $99,760 ($8,313) | $127,260 ($10,605) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 85 | $26,283 | $203 | $72,943 ($6,079) | $75,144 ($6,262) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 13 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 352 | $18,125 | $178 | $51,271 ($4,273) | $62,735 ($5,228) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 216 | $466 | $102,290 ($8,524) | $116,419 ($9,702) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 308 | $14,874 | $148 | $47,283 ($3,940) | $64,099 ($5,342) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 192 | $233 | $64,521 ($5,377) | $82,973 ($6,914) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Corporate Communications. | 41 | $24,567 | $199 | $39,762 ($3,314) | $58,198 ($4,850) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 16 | $11,100 | $115 | $63,356 ($5,280) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 408 | $17,875 | $166 | $48,861 ($4,072) | $68,263 ($5,689) |
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 36 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 265 | $21,423 | $207 | $34,189 ($2,849) | $46,126 ($3,844) |
| Master's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 36 | $267 | $47,509 ($3,959) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 120 | $22,000 | $214 | $44,334 ($3,695) | $56,273 ($4,689) |
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 26 | $245 | $80,345 ($6,695) | $79,719 ($6,643) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 232 | $16,750 | $163 | $62,690 ($5,224) | $75,533 ($6,294) |
| Master's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 247 | $17,370 | $162 | $46,175 ($3,848) | $53,847 ($4,487) |
| Master's Degree | Marketing. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 171 | $24,250 | $235 | $50,453 ($4,204) | $64,385 ($5,365) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 76 | $21,250 | $207 | $34,037 ($2,836) | $50,957 ($4,246) |
| Master's Degree | History. | 4 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | History. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 48 | $395 | $96,852 ($8,071) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $112,284Full time faculty: 79%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 21.0
School's endowment start of year: $930,029,968 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $1,235,974,639 (2022)