First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | August 1, 2026 |
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | Spring | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Spring | December 1, 2026 |
| Priority deadline | Summer | March 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision | Summer | May 1, 2027 |
| Priority deadline | Fall | July 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: uhcl.edu · checked October 2, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Houston-Clear Lake course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MATH 2413 | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MATH 2413 and MATH 2414 | 3 credits |
| Biology | 3 | 4 BIOL 1306/1106 2, | 9 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHEM 1311/1111 2, | 9 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 1301 | 6 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 LITR 2341 | 4 credits |
| United States History | 3 | 3 HIST 1301 | 8 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 2301 | 5 credits |
Show all 29 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MATH 2413 | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MATH 2413 and MATH 2414 | 3 credits |
| Biology | 3 | 4 BIOL 1306/1106 2, | 9 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHEM 1311/1111 2, | 9 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 ENGL 1301 | 6 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 LITR 2341 | 4 credits |
| United States History | 3 | 3 HIST 1301 | 8 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 2301 | 5 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MATH 1342 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 CSCI 1470 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 2301 | 5 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 2302 | 5 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 HIST 2321 | 4 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 ENSC 1301/1101 2, | 9 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 GEOG 1303 | 5 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 SPAN 1311 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 GOVT 2305 | 7 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 4 CSCI 1470 | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 ARTS 1303 | 1 credit |
| Calculus BC scores < 3 with AB subscore of 3 | 3 | 4 MATH 2413 | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 ARTS 1316 | |
| Physics 1 (Previously Physics B) | 3 | 4 PHYS 1301/1101 2, | 9 credits |
| Physics 2 (Previously Physics B) | 3 | 4 PHYS 1302/1102 2, | 9 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 PHYS 2326/2126 2, | 9 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 PHYS 2325/2125 | 2 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | 4 Math 2412 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 12 SPAN 1311, 1312, 2311 and 2312 | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design Portfolio | 3 | 3 ARTS 1311 | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design Portfolio | 3 | 3 ARTS 3310 |
Source: uhcl.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 259 |
| Psychology | 137 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 99 |
| Business/Commerce | 90 |
| Accounting | 87 |
| Business Administration and Management | 73 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 60 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 57 |
Show the other 30 majors
| Fine/Studio Arts | 51 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 51 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 46 |
| Criminology | 44 |
| Computer Science | 40 |
| Finance | 40 |
| Computer Engineering | 35 |
| Education | 34 |
| Communication | 32 |
| History | 32 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 29 |
| Information Technology | 24 |
| Environmental Science | 23 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 21 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 19 |
| Mathematics | 19 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 18 |
| English Language and Literature | 16 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 16 |
| Information Science/Studies | 15 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| Social Work | 10 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 10 |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 9 |
| Physics | 8 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| Public Administration | 5 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 4 |
| Geography | 2 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Hillel, Ratio Christi
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), chapters.ratiochristi.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
7,796,182 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
William P Hobby (HOU)
Nearest hub airport
William P Hobby (HOU)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 4.8 of 20
Elevation
21 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
46°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
76 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,300 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- University of Houston-Downtown20 mi
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