Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
90.64%
SAT Average
1,041
ACT Range
17-23
University of Houston-Downtown Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 90.64%. This means approximately 906 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 12,812 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
90.64%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $7,708 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,788 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $23,017 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $14,623 | State avg: $17,343. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 51.62% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 30.50% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does University of Houston-Downtown Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$17,788
Books and supplies
$1,296
Fees and remainder
$3,933
Sticker price
$23,017
Average net price
$14,623
Average aid coverage
36%
$8,394 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at University of Houston-Downtown pays approximately $14,623 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Texas average of $17,343 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is University of Houston-Downtown?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Texas and national averages.
University of Houston-Downtown net price
$14,623
Texas average
$17,343
National average
$17,506
University of Houston-Downtown Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $17,788 and average net price at $14,623. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$17,788
Current net price
$14,623
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
33.76%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$53,551
Undergraduates
12,812
10-Year Median Earnings - University of Houston-Downtown vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
University of Houston-Downtown graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends University of Houston-Downtown?
Undergraduates
12,812
Completion rate
33.76%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
51.62%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
30.50%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 51.62% of University of Houston-Downtown students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 30.50% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at University of Houston-Downtown
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use University of Houston-Downtown's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
University of Houston-Downtown lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
University of Houston-Downtown is listed at 1 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002-1014. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare University of Houston-Downtown with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Downtown | 90.64% | $17,788 | $14,623 | $53,551 |
| West Coast University-Texas | Not available | $16,715 | $25,957 | $102,672 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $93,615 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Not available | Not available | Not available | $92,961 |
| Chamberlain University-Texas | 95.65% | $19,686 | $32,247 | $92,405 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Houston schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Houston.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate?
University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 90.64%.
How much is University of Houston-Downtown tuition?
University of Houston-Downtown's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $17,788.
What is University of Houston-Downtown's average net price?
University of Houston-Downtown's average net price in the local dataset is $14,623.
What is University of Houston-Downtown's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $53,551 for University of Houston-Downtown.
Is University of Houston-Downtown accredited?
University of Houston-Downtown's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend University of Houston-Downtown?
The local dataset lists 12,812 undergraduate students at University of Houston-Downtown.
What percentage of University of Houston-Downtown students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for University of Houston-Downtown in the local dataset is 51.62%.
What is the federal loan rate at University of Houston-Downtown?
The federal loan rate for University of Houston-Downtown in the local dataset is 30.50%.
Where should I verify University of Houston-Downtown data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with University of Houston-Downtown or the latest official federal education data.