Houston, TX
Located in Houston, TX, University of Houston is a public very large school with roughly 38,380 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 74% of applicants. Among reported majors, Chemical Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $110,184/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: May 31, 2027Apply by Nov 2, 2026 for priority scholarship consideration.
Confirm on University of Houston's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $12,830 more per year in tuition and fees (2.3x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Houston takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against University of Houston's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Houston weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
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's acceptance rate?
University of Houston in Houston, TX admits approximately 74% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Houston?
Admitted students at University of Houston typically score between 1160–1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Houston?
Admitted students at University of Houston typically score between 23–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Houston cost?
University of Houston's total cost of attendance is reported at $26,185 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Houston offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Houston takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Houston?
For 2024-25, University of Houston's published tuition and required fees were $22,547 for out-of-state students and $9,717 for in-state students -- $12,830 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Houston?
University of Houston's deadlines are Regular Decision May 31, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Houston require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Houston doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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