University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public

Acceptance rate
74%
Average SAT
1,250
ACT midpoint
26
Enrollment
38,380
In-state tuition
$9,717
Out-of-state tuition
$22,547
Avg net price
$14,276
4-yr grad rate

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.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Psychology, General.605
2Business Administration, Management and Operations.543
3Finance and Financial Management Services.412
4Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.404
5Biology, General.388
6Computer and Information Sciences, General.318
7Management Information Systems and Services.307
8Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.291
9Marketing.274
10Accounting and Related Services.269
11Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.241
12Hospitality Administration/Management.216
13Mechanical Engineering.211
14Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.208
15Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.191
16Computer Systems Analysis.190
17Political Science and Government.187
18Economics.181
19Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.149
20General 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.