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University of Houston

University Of Houston Cougars
University of Houston Cougars
212 E. Cullen Building
Houston, Texas 77204-2018
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University of Houston

212 E. Cullen Building
Houston, Texas 77204-2018
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University of Houston at a Glance

University of Houston is a large, primarily nonresidential public college located in the city of Houston, Texas. Currently, there are roughly 41,799 students enrolled, 49% of which are male and 51% female. Athletically, University of Houston is an NCAA I school and is part of the Conference USA.

General Information

Student Count:41,799
Gender Ratio:49% Male, 51% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's
School Setting:Large four-year, primarily nonresidential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting: City
School Type:Public State College
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$4,434
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$11,082
Yearly Room:$4,224
Yearly Board:$2,980
In-state Cost (On Campus):$19,059
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$25,707

Contact Info

General Phone:(713) 743-1000
Athletic Phone:(713) 743-9370

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:4,756 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:21
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:Yes

University of Houston Admissions & Academics

On average, University of Houston has around 11,393 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Recommended
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Recommended
Class Rank:Required
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Required
Life Experience:Not Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:11,393
Male Applicants:5,280
Female Applicants:6,113
% Male Applicants:46%
% Female Applicants:54%
Total Admitted:7,941
Admitted Males:3,714
Admitted Females:4,227
% Admitted Males:47%
% Admitted Females:53%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:3,003
Percent Who Submit SAT:91%
ACT Scores Submitted:1,000
Percent Who Submit ACT:30%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:470
25th% Math:500
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:570
75th% Math:620
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:19
25th% Math:19
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:20
75th% Reading:25
75th% Math:26
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:25

University of Houston Athletics
"Home of the Cougars"

General Cougars Sports Info

Division:NCAA I
Conference:Conference USA
Team Colors:Scarlet and White
Stadium Name:Robertson
Stadium Capacity:33,000
Gym Name:Hofheinz Pav
Gym Capacity:8,479

Cougars Contact Info

Phone:(713) 743-1000
Athletic Phone:(713) 743-9370
Website:http://www.uh.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.uhcougars.com

University of Houston Campus & Student Body

University of Houston offers a total of 96 different majors and 3 degree award levels: Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's.

Student Body Info

Non-resident:8.7%
Unknown:1.7%
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Nat. American:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army, Airforce
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:Yes
Weekend Classes:Yes
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
ArchitectureYesYes
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYesYes
Communication & JournalismYesYes
Computer ScienceYesYesYes
EducationYesYes
EngineeringYesYesYes
Engineering TechnologiesYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYesYesYes
Health ProfessionsYesYesYes
HistoryYesYesYes
Human SciencesYesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYes
Legal ProffessionsYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYesYes
Natural ResourcesYes
Parks, Recreation & LeisureYesYesYes
PhilosophyYesYes
Physical ScienceYesYesYes
PsychologyYesYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYesYes
Social ScienceYesYesYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYesYesYes

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