Universities/TX/University of Houston

University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public · 38,380 students

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$62k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

74%Acceptance Rate

65%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)64.6%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)42.8%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate87.0%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students40.5%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1250

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing28.1%

Computer Science9.9%

Psychology8.8%

Engineering6.8%

Biological Sciences6.3%

Health Sciences5.7%

Social Sciences5.2%

Communications4.0%

History0.9%

Mathematics0.9%

Humanities0.4%

Faculty & Resources

$13k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$10k

Instructional Spend per Student

$1.3B

Total Endowment

University of Houston — Academics

University of Houston has a graduation rate of 64.6%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 87.0%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1250, and the ACT midpoint is 26. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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