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University of Houston is a public university in a large city in the Houston, TX metro with 37,946 students and a 74% acceptance rate.

Houston, Texas · Public · City, large · 37,946 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · Big 12

Admission rate

74%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,250

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

23–28

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$14,276

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

65%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

86%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$62,377

10 years after entry

Students

37,946

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Priority deadline
Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read.		November 2, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		May 31, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: uh.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$10,929
$30,001–48,000$10,220
$48,001–75,000$12,528
$75,001–110,000$19,197
Over $110,000$23,811

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Houston courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 13253 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 24134 credits
Biology3BIOL 11061 credit
Chemistry3CHEM 13053 credits
Physics 13PHYS 1301, PHYS 11014 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 13013 credits
United States History3HIST 1301 or HIST 13023 credits
Psychology3PSYC 23013 credits
Show all 36 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 13253 credits
Calculus AB4MATH 24134 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 24134 credits
Calculus BC4MATH 2413, MATH 24148 credits
Biology3BIOL 11061 credit
Biology3BIOL 11071 credit
Biology3BIOL 13063 credits
Biology3BIOL 13073 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 13053 credits
Chemistry5CHEM 13113 credits
ChemistryCHEM 11111 credit
Physics 13PHYS 1301, PHYS 11014 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 13013 credits
English Language and Composition4ENGL 1301 -ENGL 13026 credits
English Language and Composition4ENGL 13023 credits
United States History3HIST 1301 or HIST 13023 credits
United States History4HIST 1301, HIST 13026 credits
Psychology3PSYC 23013 credits
Statistics3MATH 13423 credits
Computer Science A3COSC 13363 credits
Computer Science A4COSC 1336, COSC 14377 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 23013 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 23023 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 23213 credits
Physics 23PHYS 1302, PHYS 11024 credits
European History3HIST 23123 credits
Human Geography3GEOG 13013 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 15055 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 1505, SPAN 23118 credits
Spanish Language and Culture5SPAN 1505, SPAN 2311, SPAN 231211 credits
Computer Science Principles3COSC 13363 credits
Art History3ARTS 13043 credits
Art History4ARTS 1303, ARTS 13046 credits
Music Theory3MUSI 13013 credits
Music Theory3MUSI 13033 credits
African American Studies3AAS 23203 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN 15015 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN 1502, CHIN 23118 credits
Chinese Language and Culture5CHIN 1502, CHIN 2311, CHIN 231211 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3POLS 13353 credits
Comparative Government and Politics5POLS 33113 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN 2311 - FREN 23126 credits
French Language and Culture4FREN 2311 - FREN 2312; FREN 33139 credits
German Language and Culture3GERM 1501, GERM 150210 credits
German Language and Culture4GERM 1501, GERM 1502, GERM 231113 credits
German Language and Culture5GERM 1502, GERM 2311, GERM 231211 credits
Italian Language and Culture3ITAL 1501, ITAL 1502 or ITAL 160110 or 6
Italian Language and Culture4ITAL 1501, ITAL 1502, ITAL 2311 or ITAL 1601, ITAL 231113 or 9
Italian Language and Culture5
ITAL 1501, ITAL 1502, ITAL 2311 or ITAL 1601…ITAL 1501, ITAL 1502, ITAL 2311 or ITAL 1601, ITAL 2311, ITAL 2312
13 or 12
Japanese Language and Culture3JAPN 15015 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4JAPN 1502, JPNS 250110 credits
Japanese Language and Culture5JPNS 2501, JAPN 250210 credits
Language and Composition5ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302 & ENGL 23166 (ENGL 1303, ENGL 1304)
Latin3LATI 1301, LATI 13026 credits
Latin4LATI 1301, LATI 1302, LATI 23119 credits
Latin5LATI 1301, LATI 1302, LATI 2311, LATI 231212 credits
Literature and Composition (ENGL 2316)3ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302 & ENGL 23163 (ENGL 2316)
Physics B5PHYS 13013 credits
Physics B5PHYS 13023 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 1302, PHYS 11024 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHYS 2326, PHYS 21264 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 1301, PHYS 11014 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS 2325, PHYS 21254 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 23123 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPAN 2312, SPAN 33016 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture5SPAN 2312, SPAN 3301, SPAN 33026 (cap)
Studio Art 2D Design / AP: Studio Art 3D Design / AP: Studio Art Drawing3ARTS 13973 credits
U.S. Government and Politics3GOVT 23053 credits
U.S. Government and Politics4GOVT 2305 - GOVT 23066 credits

Source: publications.uh.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology718
Computer and Information Sciences430
Finance381
Marketing/Marketing Management373
Management Information Systems354
Biology/Biological Sciences342
Exercise Science and Kinesiology306
Health and Wellness302
Show the other 82 majors
Accounting275
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst265
Business Administration and Management260
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management234
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other229
Political Science and Government197
Mechanical Engineering190
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management154
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician143
Human Nutrition134
Economics124
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication112
Management Science108
English Language and Literature108
Computer Graphics107
Architecture106
Radio and Television99
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse84
Biotechnology84
Human Development and Family Studies83
Communication Sciences and Disorders80
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies80
Chemical Engineering78
Human Resources Development74
Biochemistry74
Civil Engineering71
History71
Electrical and Electronics Engineering70
Sociology69
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician66
Mathematics64
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management60
Journalism53
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering52
Art/Art Studies49
Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences46
Computer Engineering45
Music44
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician42
Organizational Leadership42
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies34
Communication32
Anthropology31
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician31
Industrial Engineering30
Philosophy29
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts28
Painting24
Environmental Science24
Graphic Design23
Chemistry23
Geology/Earth Science23
Interior Architecture22
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies21
Music Performance21
Spanish Language and Literature21
Industrial and Product Design18
Physics17
Health Communication15
Petroleum Engineering13
Photography12
Dance10
Art History, Criticism and Conservation10
Biomedical Sciences9
Foreign Languages and Literatures9
American Sign Language (ASL)8
Sculpture7
Geophysics and Seismology6
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other6
Chinese Studies6
Mathematical Biology5
Advertising5
Public Policy Analysis4
Environmental Design/Architecture3
Public Relations/Image Management3
African-American/Black Studies2
Business/Corporate Communications2
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies1
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1
Mass Communication/Media Studies1
French Language and Literature1
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where University of Houston ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big 12

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big 12

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), valormovement.com · checked September 4, 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 15.3 of 20

Elevation

32 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

$1,240 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

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size