University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL)
Public four-year university in Houston, TX that costs an average of $11,852 a year after financial aid, admits 91% of applicants and graduates 45% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$11,852
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
45%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$61,521
PublicMidsize city6,078 undergraduates
Cost of UHCL
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $24,931 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $7,770 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $21,114 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,642 |
| Books and supplies | $720 |
| Average net price after aid | $11,852 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,544 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,042 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,826 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,388 |
| $110,001+ | $18,171 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UHCL's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 91% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,060 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 490–580 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 480–570 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 20–25 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 45% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 74% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $54,766 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $61,521 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 28th of 93 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $17,928 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $204 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 48% |
| Students with federal loans | 27% |
Majors and programs at UHCL
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (40)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 73 | $81,277 | $20,500 |
| Computer Engineering | 63 | $75,629 | $23,079 |
| Computer Science | 99 | $64,221 | $19,000 |
| Mathematics | 53 | $60,510 | $14,068 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 16 | $57,374 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 92 | $56,686 | $19,493 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 541 | $56,657 | $20,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 80 | $56,008 | $18,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 174 | $55,724 | $18,386 |
| English Language and Literature | 38 | $53,349 | $14,393 |
| Business/Commerce | 158 | $52,518 | $16,956 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 153 | $50,931 | $15,000 |
| History | 67 | $50,470 | $20,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 28 | $45,563 | — |
| Marketing | 97 | $44,773 | $14,793 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 103 | $44,592 | $16,762 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 33 | $43,979 | — |
| Anthropology | 41 | $42,948 | $21,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 72 | $42,864 | $16,732 |
| Criminology | 84 | $42,194 | $21,500 |
| Legal Support Services | 39 | $41,711 | $23,000 |
| Biology | 194 | $38,936 | $15,000 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 92 | $38,067 | $16,832 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 123 | $36,640 | $15,000 |
| Psychology | 269 | $36,375 | $17,959 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 104 | $30,908 | $12,404 |
| Chemistry | 16 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Education | 49 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 6 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 15 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Physics | 10 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | 18 | — | — |
| Public Health | 18 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 34 | — | — |
| Social Work | 29 | — | — |
| Sociology | 14 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (43)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | 56 | $120,986 | — |
| Computer Engineering | 121 | $88,611 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 211 | $81,029 | $28,666 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 35 | $76,577 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 62 | $68,052 | $29,735 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 143 | $67,932 | $41,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 61 | $67,144 | $31,174 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 104 | $66,155 | $41,000 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 12 | $65,619 | — |
| Library Science and Administration | 44 | $64,693 | $25,171 |
| Psychology | 41 | $57,915 | $45,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 89 | $46,342 | $40,805 |
| Biology | 39 | $38,096 | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 37 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 4 | — | — |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 27 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 160 | — | — |
| Criminology | 13 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 20 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 3 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 3 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 23 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| History | 9 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 91 | — | — |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 21 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 7 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 14 | — | — |
| Physics | 2 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 47 | — | — |
| Public Health | 7 | — | — |
| Sociology | 14 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Statistics | 7 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 15 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 20 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 2 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 49 | $92,177 | $55,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 12 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 8 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo State University | San Angelo | $13,394 | 83% | $51,945 |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | San Antonio | $14,298 | 93% | $58,747 |
| Texas A & M International University | Laredo | $336 | 44% | $51,325 |
| Texas Southern University | Houston | $16,494 | 97% | $46,064 |
| West Texas A & M University | Canyon | $17,909 | 99% | $55,024 |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler | $13,476 | 94% | $58,622 |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Kingsville | $13,212 | 91% | $55,340 |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi | $13,843 | 89% | $55,480 |
About UHCL
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 6,078 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | uhcl.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is UHCL's acceptance rate?
University of Houston-Clear Lake admits 91% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,060 on the SAT.
How much does UHCL cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $24,931 a year (tuition and fees: $7,770 in-state, $21,114 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,852 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,544.
How much do UHCL graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $61,521 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 28th of 93 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is mechanical engineering ($81,277 a year after graduation).
What is UHCL's graduation rate?
45% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 74% of first-year students return for a second year.