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Public · Houston, Texas

University of Houston-Downtown

Urban campus · 12,555 undergraduates · 18 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
90%
ACT middle 50%
16–22
Average net price
$10,542
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
33%
Campus of University of Houston-Downtown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What University of Houston-Downtown costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$9,439
$30,001 – $48,000
$10,048
$48,001 – $75,000
$11,247
$75,001 – $110,000
$15,488
Over $110,000
$19,380

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$20,749
Tuition, in-state
$7,708
Tuition, out-of-state
$17,548
First-years given a grant by the school
25%
Average grant from the school
$2,869
Median debt at graduation
$18,750
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
90%
SAT middle 50%
940–1110
ACT middle 50%
16–22
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
67%

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University of Houston-Downtown athletics

No varsity teams

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
40%
Psychology
10%
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
9%
Security & protective services
8%
Education
6%
Computer & information sciences
4%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
33%
First-year retention
67%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$53,551
Median debt at graduation
$18,750
Students with a Pell grant
55%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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