University of Houston
Houston, TX · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1160 and 1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 26
Popular programs at University of Houston
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology, General. | 605 | |
| 2 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 543 | |
| 3 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 412 | |
| 4 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 404 | |
| 5 | Biology, General. | 388 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 318 | |
| 7 | Management Information Systems and Services. | 307 | |
| 8 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 291 | |
| 9 | Marketing. | 274 | |
| 10 | Accounting and Related Services. | 269 | |
| 11 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 241 | |
| 12 | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 216 | |
| 13 | Mechanical Engineering. | 211 | |
| 14 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 208 | |
| 15 | Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | 191 | |
| 16 | Computer Systems Analysis. | 190 | |
| 17 | Political Science and Government. | 187 | |
| 18 | Economics. | 181 | |
| 19 | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 149 | |
| 20 | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 131 |
Showing top 20 of 70 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Houston?
University of Houston has an acceptance rate of 74% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of Houston?
Admitted students at University of Houston typically score between 1160 and 1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Houston cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Houston is approximately $14,276 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of Houston?
4-year graduation rate data for University of Houston is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
