University of Houston-Downtown
PublicHouston, TX
University of Houston-Downtown is a public large school in Houston, TX, enrolling about 12,555 undergraduates. University of Houston-Downtown is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 90%. Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields graduates, especially in Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $112,244/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate?
University of Houston-Downtown in Houston, TX admits approximately 90% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Houston-Downtown?
Admitted students at University of Houston-Downtown typically score between 940–1110 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Houston-Downtown?
Admitted students at University of Houston-Downtown typically score between 16–22 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Houston-Downtown cost?
University of Houston-Downtown's total cost of attendance is reported at $20,749 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Houston-Downtown require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Houston-Downtown doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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