University of Houston
Work 212 E. Cullen Building
Houston, TX 77204
Work(713) 743-1010
Admissions E-mail: admissions@uh.edu
Web site: http://www.uh.edu
Tier 4
College Category:
National Universities
National Universities
Overview : University of Houston
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Institutional Control: | Public |
| Year founded: | 1927 |
| Religious affiliation: | N/A |
| Academic calendar: | semester |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 28,800 |
| Setting: | urban |
| Endowment: | $545,068,470 |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | 4/1 |
| Application fee: | $50 |
| Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: | 78.8% |
| Selectivity: | selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2009-2010 In-state: $8,532; Out-of-state: $14,108 |
| Mission | |
| School mission: | The University of Houston is a premier metropolitan research and teaching institution that is recognized throughout the world as a leader in energy research, law, business and environmental education. Located in America's fourth largest city, the University of Houston ranks as one of the two most ethnically diverse major research universities in the nation-boasting a student population of more than 36,000 students from 133 countries. In addition to preparing its students to succeed in today's global economy, the University of Houston is also a catalyst within its own community-changing lives through health, education, and outreach projects that help build a future for children in Houston, in Texas and in the world. Other distinctive merits of the University of Houston include a strong student experience, a historic Division I athletics program, and an internationally recognized faculty including eight National Academy members, a Nobel Laureate and winners of the National Medal of Science, Pulitzer and Tony Awards. Discover the greatness of world-class teaching, revolutionary research and nationally recognized students all working together to create a globally competitive educational environment at Texas' premier metropolitan flagship university-The University of Houston. |
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