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70%
Open Admissions
64%
Graduation
About University of Houston
University of Houston is a public four-year institution located in Houston, Texas. With an enrollment of approximately 37,175 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. With an acceptance rate of 70%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 64%. Graduates earn a median salary of $62,377 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $13,853 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
70%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
64%
Enrollment
37,175
Total students
Median Earnings
$62,377
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,711
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,191
Per year
Average Net Price
$13,853
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
23 – 28
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
570
Median
620
75th
670
200800
ACT Composite
25th
23
Median
26
75th
28
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$22,191/yr
In-State Tuition$9,711/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$13,853/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$55,412
10-Year Earnings
$623,770
ROI Multiple
11.3×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of Houston
Student Outcomes
64%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$62k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
37,175
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
