First-year deadlines
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | Spring | December 18, 2026 |
| Priority deadline | Summer | May 14, 2027 |
| Priority deadline | Fall | August 6, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: uhd.edu · checked September 30, 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-Downtown course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 2401 4 020 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 2402 4 020 | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1301/1101 4 030 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1307/1107 4 030 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENG 23XX 3 040 | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 1305 or 1306 3 060 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 1303 3 080 | |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 1312 3 020 |
Show all 30 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 2401 4 020 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 2402 4 020 | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1301/1101 4 030 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1307/1107 4 030 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENG 23XX 3 040 | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 1305 or 1306 3 060 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 1303 3 080 | |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 1312 3 020 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS 1411 | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 2301 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 2302 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 2315 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIO 1312 3 030 | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 13XX | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 1302 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1401 | 4 credits |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 2305 3 070 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CS 1411 | 4 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ART 1302 3 050 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS 1304 | 3 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 13XX | 3 credits |
| English: Language and Composition | 3 | ENG 1301 3 010 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 1401 & 1402 | 8 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 2301 & 2302 | 6 credits |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 3 | PHYS 1307/1107 4 030 | |
| Physics B (discontinued) | 3 | PHYS 1307/1107 4 030 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 2402/2102 5 030 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 2401/2101 5 030 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 1301 3 020 | |
| Research | 3 | ENG 1302 3 010 | |
| Seminar | 3 | ENG 1302 3 010 |
Source: uhd.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 282 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 256 |
| Accounting | 240 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 229 |
| Education | 193 |
| Business/Commerce | 183 |
| Business Administration and Management | 154 |
| Finance | 141 |
Show the other 33 majors
| Computer and Information Sciences | 116 |
| Management Information Systems | 103 |
| Social Work | 95 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 91 |
| Communication | 88 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 78 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 73 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 53 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 49 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 48 |
| History | 42 |
| English Language and Literature | 35 |
| Political Science and Government | 30 |
| Data Science | 27 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 27 |
| Chemistry | 26 |
| Insurance | 26 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 24 |
| Sociology | 21 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 21 |
| Industrial Safety Technology/Technician | 19 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 18 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 17 |
| Social Sciences | 14 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 14 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 14 |
| Biotechnology | 13 |
| Mathematics | 11 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 10 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 |
| Applied Statistics | 1 |
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
Air Force, Army
Also
Esports, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), afrotc.com · checked September 21, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
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 18.7 of 20
Elevation
34 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
44°F
July high
93°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
109 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,900 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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