How to Apply to University of Houston

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Houston.
Admissionwww.uh.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationuh.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/index
Financial Aidwww.uh.edu/financial/
Net Price Calculatorwww.uh.edu/financial/net-price-calculator/
Athleticwww.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates
Disability Serviceuh.edu/accessibility/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Houston and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Houston is 1,230 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Houston is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,294). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Houston SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
University of Houston1,23025
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,29428
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Public, 4-Years Colleges1,11267
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas1,07562

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At University of Houston, 2,869 students submitted SAT scores (52% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,230 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing580620660
Mathematics580620670
Total1,1601,240 1,330
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Houston, 473 students submitted ACT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 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.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite232629
English222530
Mathematics222527

Houston Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Houston. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
Admission Requirements for Applying to University of Houston
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankRequired
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competenciesConsidered, if submitted
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted