The University of Houston – Downtown is a thriving four-year public university located in the heart of downtown Houston. Founded in 1974, the university provides access to an excellent education for more than 14,500 students from all cultures and educational backgrounds. UHD’s more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs feature several prestigious and selective majors, including business, engineering, and computer science. Students benefit from small classes, and professors with real-world experience provide a quality education. UHD offers numerous resources to help students succeed and enrich their college experience, such as career planning services, academic and tutoring resources, and student organizations. With proximity to numerous business and cultural centers, UHD provides students with exceptional educational and career opportunities.
- Address: 1 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002-1014
- Phone: (713) 221-8000
- Website: www.uhd.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 15,239
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 20 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $50
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $7,222 | $17,038 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Room & Board | $9,379 | $9,379 |
| Other | $7,318 | $7,318 |
| Total Cost | $25,208 | $35,024 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 93%
- SAT Range: 0 – 0
- ACT Range: 0 – 0
Majors
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Accounting
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Psychology, General
- Finance, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 50%
- Part-time: 50%
Student Gender
- Male: 38%
- Female: 62%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 9%
- Black or African American: 20%
- Hispanic / Latino: 52%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 14%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 1%
- Non-resident Alien: 2%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 69%
- 25 and Over: 31%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 99%
- Out-of-State: 1%
- Unknown: 0%