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University of Houston

Houston, TX

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Public
  • Campus Life
    Very Large • Urban
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $14K
  • SAT Range
    1140–1330
  • Graduation Rate
    62%

University of Houston is a very large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a large city in an urban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

From the Institution

Founded in 1927 and led by President Renu Khator, the University of Houston is the city's leading public research university and the third-largest university in Texas. UH also serves students at UH instructional sites in Sugar Land and Katy. In 2021, UH enrolled more than 47,000 students in 276 undergraduate and graduate academic programs. UH awards more than 11,000 degrees annually and has more than 360,000 alumni. With more than 500 student organizations, including a Phi Beta Kappa honor society chapter, and 17 intercollegiate sports teams, campus life at UH is vibrant and engaging.

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College Board Code
6870
Application Types Accepted
  • Common Application
  • Online through college's own website
Fee Waiver Info
Application fee waivers considered for state residents only.

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