University of Houston-Downtown

Public four-year university in Houston, TX that costs an average of $9,828 a year after financial aid, admits 90% of applicants and graduates 30% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$9,828
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
30%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$57,404

PublicLarge city12,555 undergraduates

Cost of University of Houston-Downtown

Total cost of attendance (per year)$18,864
Tuition and fees, in-state$7,708
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$17,428
Books and supplies$660
Average net price after aid$9,828

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$8,865
$30,001–48,000$8,824
$48,001–75,000$9,953
$75,001–110,000$12,069
$110,001+$17,444

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of Houston-Downtown's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate90%
Average SAT1,029
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)480–560
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)460–550
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)16–22
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate30%
First-year retention67%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$53,475
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$57,404
Rank in Texas (earnings)44th of 93 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$18,750
Typical monthly loan payment$213 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants61%
Students with federal loans30%

Majors and programs at University of Houston-Downtown

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (40)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing84$99,177$9,750
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians25$79,102—
Insurance41$70,256$24,500
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians49$65,918—
Management Information Systems and Services213$63,015$19,000
Computer and Information Sciences214$62,664$17,750
Business/Commerce308$58,421$21,500
Accounting and Related Services493$57,075$18,000
Finance and Financial Management Services275$56,883$13,893
Business Administration, Management and Operations484$55,949$17,832
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians36$54,928—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other433$54,085$18,917
Chemistry49$52,996$15,354
Political Science and Government66$51,648$21,125
Mathematics27$51,063—
Sociology37$50,849$18,750
Biological and Physical Sciences52$50,752—
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences29$49,314—
Marketing162$48,141$16,838
Social Sciences37$47,739—
Communication and Media Studies172$47,207$18,125
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies27$46,513—
History90$46,413$16,991
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics19$43,844—
Criminal Justice and Corrections470$43,188$19,143
International Business90$42,594$15,321
Psychology523$42,448$19,047
English Language and Literature72$42,381$21,318
Social Work176$41,130$21,615
Biology164$41,030$19,661
Public Health92$39,900$17,133
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities25$35,371—
Visual and Performing Arts50$28,831$18,625
Applied Statistics7——
Biotechnology28——
Data Science44——
Education308—$16,380
Human Resources Management and Services14——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies257—$19,875
Philosophy10——

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
English Language and Literature———

Master's degree programs (9)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Data Analytics113$91,443$30,875
Business Administration, Management and Operations646$80,660$41,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections109$70,563$41,000
Curriculum and Instruction37$63,323—
Accounting and Related Services124—$21,063
Computer and Information Sciences2——
Educational Administration and Supervision———
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication2——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies21——

Graduate certificate programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations507$78,918$41,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections57—$42,389
Curriculum and Instruction11——
Data Analytics34——
English Language and Literature11——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

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About University of Houston-Downtown

TypePublic four-year university
LocationHouston, TX
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates12,555
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteuhd.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate?

University of Houston-Downtown admits 90% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,029 on the SAT.

How much does University of Houston-Downtown cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $18,864 a year (tuition and fees: $7,708 in-state, $17,428 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,828 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,865.

How much do University of Houston-Downtown graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $57,404 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 44th of 93 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($99,177 a year after graduation).

What is University of Houston-Downtown's graduation rate?

30% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.