University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX · Public · 12,555 undergrads (medium, 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 | $9,439 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $10,048 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $11,247 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $15,488 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,380 |
| All incomes (average) | $10,542 |
Sticker tuition: $7,708 in-state, $17,548 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Average SAT
- 1029
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 55%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 33%
- Freshman retention
- 67%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $53,551
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,750
- International undergrads
- 244 (1.9%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business40%
Psychology10%
Criminal Justice8%
Education6%
Computer Science4%
Biology & Life Sciences4%
Health & Nursing3%
Social Sciences3%
Communications & Media2%
English & Literature2%
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