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Summary
University of Houston is a public institution that was founded in 1927. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 30,688, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 668 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Houston's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,211 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,601 (2011-12).
The University of Houston is a public institution in one of the largest cities in the country, which puts students in an ideal location to find internships and research opportunities. The campus is located in downtown Houston, and freshmen are not required to live on campus. Each year, students turn the campus into a town called Fiesta City in time for the Frontier Fiesta, a string of concerts, talent shows, cook-offs, and more. For other ways to get involved in campus life, there are more than 400 student organizations to check out, including fraternities and sororities. The UH Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I Conference USA, and are well known for football and basketball.
With about 40 centers, the University of Houston is devoted to research and community initiatives. There are a wide variety of graduate programs, including the University of Houston Law Center, which is well known for healthcare law and intellectual property law, as well as for its part-time law program. There is also the C.T. Bauer College of Business and the Cullen College of Engineering, among other graduate schools. Notable alumni of the University of Houston include actors and brothers Randy and Dennis Quaid, country singer Kenny Rogers, and Olympic track star Carl Lewis.
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The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier-One public research university that is recognized throughout the world as a leader in energy research, which is centered in a visionary Energy Research Park; law; business; and environmental education. Located in America's fourth-largest city, the University of Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan research university in the United States. Its 38,500 students hail from 127 countries. In addition to preparing its students to succeed in today's global economy, the University of Houston also is 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 athletic programs, top-level arts programs and an internationally recognized faculty including a Nobel Laureate; winners of the National Medal of Science, Pulitzer and Tony awards; and members of prestigious National Academies. The Princeton Review has chosen the University of Houston for inclusion in its guidebook of the nation's best colleges. Discover the greatness of the University of Houston's dynamic tree-lined campus of more than 650 acres - nestled just minutes from Houston's bustling theater and museum districts - where world-class teaching, revolutionary research and nationally recognized students work together to create a globally competitive educational environment. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1927 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $495,128,238 |
Applying
When applying to University of Houston, it's important to note the application deadline is April 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 1. The application fee at University of Houston is $50. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 70.4 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 70% |
| Application deadline | April 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Houston is 23:1, and the school has 27.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Houston include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; Social Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 79.2 percent.
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Student Life
University of Houston has a total undergraduate enrollment of 30,688, with a gender distribution of 50.1 percent male students and 49.9 percent female students. 15.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 85.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Houston is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
See what students are saying about life at University of Houston.
| Total enrollment | 38,752 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
University of Houston offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of Houston also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of Houston.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of Houston, 58.4 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,896.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $9,211 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $18,601 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,318 (2011-12) - Medium |
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