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University of Houston - Downtown
University of Houston - Downtown
HOUSTON, TX . 4 Year 3.9
#843 in Best Colleges in America
1 MAIN ST HOUSTON, TX 77002

Overview

The University of Houston–Downtown is a public comprehensive university located in the heart of Houston, Texas, established in 1974. It is committed to serving a diverse urban community and currently has approximately 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university offers six colleges: the College of Humanities, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Science, and the College of Public Administration. It provides over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs across fields such as accounting, finance, education, computer science, and public affairs. Known for its open admission policy, inclusive environment, practical career-oriented courses, and convenient transportation, UH–Downtown emphasizes the development of employability skills, community engagement, and industry-academia collaboration. It is an ideal choice for urban professionals and first-generation college students seeking to advance their education and career development.

Rankings

  • 28

    #28 in Most Liberal Colleges in America

  • 3

    #3 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Texas

  • 60

    #60 in Best Online Colleges in America

  • Most Liberal Colleges in America 28 of 100
  • Best Online Colleges in America 60 of 265
  • Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America 117 of 309

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B+Value
  • B+Diversity
  • B+Campus
  • AAthletics
  • B Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • ALocation
  • ADorms
  • ACampus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    750 Graduates
  • Business
    244 Graduates
  • Accounting
    232 Graduates
  • Psychology
    210 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    208 Graduates
  • Finance
    146 Graduates
  • Management Sciences and Information Systems
    106 Graduates
  • Information Science
    101 Graduates
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
    98 Graduates
  • Communications
    94 Graduates

Admissions

  • June 1
    Application Deadline
  • 95%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    12

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,490
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    92%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    30%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    6,143 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    6,713
  • Undergrads Over 25
    43%
  • Pell Grant
    62%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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