University of Houston

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,219

3.89% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$13,212

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

5.36%

Default Rate

2019 Acceptance Rate

65%

25,393 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

46,148

73% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

59.5%

1,992 Graduates

About

University of Houston is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Houston were General Psychology (584 degrees awarded), General Finance (408 degrees), and Accounting (308 degrees).

In 2019, 10,388 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Houston. 53% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (2,914 degrees), 1.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2874 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Houston is $8,219, which is $−20,281 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,500).

About the photo: A,A Light Sculpture at M.D. Anderson Library at the University of Houston

Photo by Katie Haugland Bowen

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Houston is $8,219, which is $−20,281 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,212.

In 2019, 62% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 37% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$8,219

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at University of Houston was $8,219. The cost of tuition at University of Houston is $−20,281 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Houston (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,212

2019 Value

17.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 University of Houston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,212. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of University of Houston grew by 17.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Houston (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,327

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Houston was of $9,327 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of room and board decreased by 11.4% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Houston (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

37%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

62% of undergraduate students at University of Houston received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 1.64% with respect to 2018, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Houston (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.36%

2017 Default Rate

402

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at University of Houston was 5.36%, which represents 402 out of the 7504 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Houston received 25,393 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 13.1% annual growth. Out of those 25,393 applicants, 16,500 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65% acceptance rate.

There were 46,148 students enrolled at University of Houston in 2019, and 88% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Houston has an overall enrollment yield of 34.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

16,500

Accepted Out of 25,393

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Houston was 65% (16,500 admissions from 25,393 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 62.3%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants grew by 13.1%, while admissions grew by 17.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Houston (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

88%

Submission Percentage

5,008

Scores Submitted

88% of enrolled first-time students at University of Houston in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Houston has a total enrollment of 46,148 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Houston is 33,678 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,470. This means that 73% of students enrolled at University of Houston are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Houston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.4% Hispanic or Latino, 23.7% White, 21.1% Asian, 9.89% Black or African American, 2.96% Two or More Races, 0.145% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.078% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Houston in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (17.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.7%) and Asian Male (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (16.9%), followed by White Male (13.5%) and Asian Female (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Houston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46,148 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Houston is 33,678 and the part-time enrollment is 12,470. This means that 73% of students enrolled at University of Houston are enrolled full-time compared with 77.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Houston (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Houston was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (83%), University of Houston had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Houston (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
14,963
White
10,924
Asian
9,742

The enrolled student population at University of Houston is 32.4% Hispanic or Latino, 23.7% White, 21.1% Asian, 9.89% Black or African American, 2.96% Two or More Races, 0.145% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.078% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 50.3% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.48% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,024 students (2.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 632 more women than men received degrees from University of Houston. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Houston is hispanic or latino (2,914 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2874 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Houston is General Psychology (584 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (408 degrees) and Accounting (308 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Houston, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (112 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,146 degrees), and Human Sciences (333 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Houston are Software developers (407,488 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (328,857 people), Other managers (318,202 people), Civil engineers (269,679 people), and Mechanical engineers (200,439 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Houston are Architecture and Related Services (112 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,146 degrees), Human Sciences (333 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (361 degrees), and Legal (301 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Houston are Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Houston are Architectural, engineering & related services (535,113 people), Computer Systems Design (418,256 people), Construction (310,644 people), Elementary & secondary schools (222,299 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (207,809 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Houston.

Most Common

General Psychology
584 degree-majorss awarded
General Finance
408 degree-majorss awarded
Accounting
308 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Houston was General Psychology with 584 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Houston according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

4,878

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

5,510

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 4,878 degrees were awarded to men at University of Houston, which is 0.885 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,510).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Houston by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 271 degrees were awarded to men at University of Houston in General Finance, which is 1.62 times more than the 167 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 480 degrees were awarded to women at University of Houston in General Psychology, which is 3.75 times more than the 128 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 25% of students graduating from University of Houston completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (69.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Houston is Female and Asian (69.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.602% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
2,914 degrees awarded
White
2,874 degrees awarded
Asian
2,090 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Houston is hispanic or latino (2,914 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2874 degrees).

1.75% of degree recipients (182 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,695 degrees awarded
White Male
1,447 degrees awarded
White Female
1,427 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at University of Houston is hispanic or latino female (1,695 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,447 degrees).

Operations

University of Houston has an endowment valued at nearly $861M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $35.2M (4.08%), compared to the 4.24% average return ($13.2M on $311M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2019, University of Houston had a total salary expenditure of $1.15B. University of Houston employs 443 Professors, 397 No academic ranks, and 358 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Houston are Male Professors (338), Female No academic ranks(229), and Male Associate professors (209).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Houston are: Management, with 955 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 877 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 608 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$861M

2019 Endowment

2.22%

growth from 2018

University of Houston has an endowment valued at about $861M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Houston grew 2.22% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $550M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Houston (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$68.9M - Federal
$46.7M - State
$9.11M - Local

As of 2019, University of Houston received $68.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $46.7M from state grants and contracts, and $9.11M from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$491M

2019 Salaries

6.19%

growth from 2018

In 2019, University of Houston paid a median of $491M in salaries, which represents 42.8% of their overall expenditure ($1.15B) and a 6.19% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.28% growth from 2017 and a 3.45% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.4% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$171M

Instructional Salaries

1,492

Number of Employees

In 2019, University of Houston paid a total of $171M to 1,492 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71.1M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

443 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

955 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Houston were Professor with 443 employees; No academic rank with 397 employees; and No academic rank with 358 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Houston were Management with 955 employees; Business and Financial Operations with 877 employees; and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 608 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female No academic rank
Male Associate professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Houston was Male Professor with 338 employees, Female No academic rank with 229 employees, and Male Associate professor with 209 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at University of Houston.

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