University of Houston-Clear Lake Admission
Application Fee
$45
Graduate Application Fee
$45
Acceptance Rate
75.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
24.99%
Freshmen Enrollment
353
SAT Scores
1,110
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,985 students have applied and 1,377 students have allowed to admit to University of Houston-Clear Lake (Acceptance rate: 69.37%). UHCL's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 25.64 % where 353 students have finally enrolled out of 1,377 admitted students.
UHCL acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Abilene Christian University and Dallas Baptist University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 86.00%).
UHCL enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 17.33%).
How to Apply to University of Houston-Clear Lake
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UHCL. UHCL offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.uhcl.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX |
| Financial Aid | www.uhcl.edu/costs-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | uhcl.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.uhcl.edu/veteran-services/ |
| Disability Service | www.uhcl.edu/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UHCL and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Houston-Clear Lake is 1,110 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Houston-Clear Lake is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,092). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | 1,110 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,092 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,075 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Houston-Clear Lake, 109 students submitted SAT scores (31% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,110 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 536 | 583 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 545 | 590 |
| Total | 990 | 1,081 | 1,173 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Houston-Clear Lake, 12 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 21 | 23 |
| English | 16 | 19 | 22 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 24 |
UHCL Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Houston-Clear Lake. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |