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QS Rank:

651

University of Houston

Texas

United States

Overview

Founded in 1927 and led by President Renu Khator, the University of Houston is the city's leading public research university and the third-largest university in Texas. UH spans nearly 900 acres across four campuses in a sprawling metropolis and features walkable green spaces. UH draws strength from its diversity to transform lives and communities through education, research, service and innovation in a real-world setting. In 2023, UH enrolled more than 46,600 students in 281 undergraduate and graduate academic programs. UH awards more than 11,000 degrees annually and has more than 332,890 alumni. The student body at UH is one of the most diverse in the nation among research universities. UH's student community is nationally recognized for its ethnic diversity, with no majority race on campus. With more than 500 student organizations, including a Phi Beta Kappa honor society chapter, campus life at UH is vibrant and engaging. UH joined the Big 12 Conference in 2023 and has 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports teams. UH houses approximately 8,400 students in nine residential on-campus communities. Faculty excellence is a hallmark of UH. The University's nearly 3,000 faculty are committed educators, researchers and industry influencers. UH is leading the way in energy, health, research and innovation. In FY2023, it had $232 million in research expenditures and is home to 12 national research centers and 28 university research centers and institutes.

Location

4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, Texas, 77204

Website

https://uh.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/

Total Cost

$28,593

Median Salary

$46,660

Ranking

#182

US World and News Report

#651

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

Learn the key steps and criteria to secure your spot at this college.

Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

73.92%

Yield Rate

26.52%

SAT range

1170-1330

ACT range

23-29

Cost and Scholarships

Get the full picture on tuition, fees, and scholarship options available for students.

Total Cost

$28,593

In State Cost

$12,617

Out of State Cost

$28,593

In State Tuition Fees

$12,617

Room And Board

$21,250

Living Cost

$28,008

Average Total Aid Awarded

$16,450

Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

63.59% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $16,450.

Scholarships

University Funded Merit Scholarships - Demonstrated academic excellence and leadership.; Scholarships for Transfers (USD 1,500) - Admission as an undergraduate student for the fall term, enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours, 48 or more transferable hours from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, and a 3.0 GPA. Amount is $1,000-$2,000 per year.; Scholarships for International Students - Available for international students.; UH Presidential Scholarship - For Environmental Sciences majors based on academic merit, financial need, and extracurricular activities.; UH Provost's Scholarship - For Environmental Sciences majors based on academic merit, financial need, and extracurricular activities.; UH Alumni Association Scholarship - For Environmental Sciences majors based on academic merit, financial need, and extracurricular activities.; Tier One Scholarship - Requires a separate application and letters of recommendation. Top-scoring applicants are invited for an interview.; General Scholarship Application - The 2026-27 UH General Scholarship Application is available.; FAFSA - Application for federal financial aid.; TEXAS Grant - Recipients must meet renewal requirements including satisfactory academic progress, enrollment in at least nine credit hours per semester, a cumulative GPA of 2.50, and completion of 24 credit hours in an academic year.

Academic Excellence Scholarship
UH Presidential Scholarship
UH Provost's Scholarship
UH Alumni Association Scholarship
National Merit Scholarship
Merit-based scholarships and need-based grants
Need-based grants
FAFSA
International Undergraduate Scholarships
Outside Scholarships
Scholarships and Grants
Federal Grants
International student scholarships
General Scholarship Application
Scholarships for international students
Out-of-State Tuition Waiver
Out-of-state tuition waiver
Tuition support for Texas residents
UH General Scholarship
Out-of-state Tuition Waiver Eligibility
Texas Residents Tuition Support
University of Houston Competitive Scholarships (Out-of-State Tuition Waiver)
University Funded Merit Scholarships
Scholarships for Transfers
Scholarships for International Students
University Endowed Scholarships
University Privately Funded Scholarships
Undergraduate Research Scholarships
College-Specific Scholarships
State Funded Scholarships
Learning Abroad Scholarships
Chinese Studies Departmental Scholarships
University-funded merit scholarships
Scholarships for transfers
College-specific scholarships
Texas Resident Tuition Support
Out-of-State/International Tuition Waiver
Tuition Support for Texas Residents
University of Houston Out-of-State Tuition Waiver
Out-of-state tuition waiver for scholarship recipients
Jack D'Ann Burke International Scholarship
Tier One Scholarship
TEXAS Grant
Aldredge Family Scholarship Endowment
NSM Scholarship Program
Science and Math Mentoring Scholarship Program
teachHOUSTON Scholarship Program
STEM Scholarship Program
M.A. Jinnah Scholarship
International Student Tuition Waiver
FAFSA/TASFA Tuition Support
University of Houston Competitive Scholarships (with Out-of-State Tuition Waiver eligibility)
Average Financial Aid Offer for Freshmen
University of Houston Competitive Scholarships (Out-of-state tuition waiver)
Out-of-state Tuition Waiver
Jack and D'Ann Burke International Scholarship
Cullen Leadership Scholarship