University of Houston
Houston, TX · Public · 38,380 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,929 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $10,220 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $12,528 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $19,197 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,811 |
| All incomes (average) | $14,276 |
Sticker tuition: $9,717 in-state, $22,547 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Average SAT
- 1250
- Median ACT
- 26
- Students with Pell grants
- 42%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 65%
- Freshman retention
- 87%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $62,377
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,194
- International undergrads
- 1,991 (5.2%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business29%
Computer Science10%
Psychology9%
Engineering7%
Biology & Life Sciences6%
Health & Nursing5%
Social Sciences5%
Communications & Media4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
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