University of Houston Admission
Application Fee
$75
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
69.53%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
26.80%
Freshmen Enrollment
5,555
SAT Scores
1,230
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 29,783 students have applied and 19,728 students have allowed to admit to University of Houston (Acceptance rate: 66.24%). Houston's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 28.16 % where 5,555 students have finally enrolled out of 19,728 admitted students.
Houston acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as North Carolina State University at Raleigh and Purdue University-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 60.03%).
Houston 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 average (average yield is 27.57%).
How to Apply to University of Houston
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Houston.
| Admission | www.uh.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | uh.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/index |
| Financial Aid | www.uh.edu/financial/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.uh.edu/financial/net-price-calculator/ |
| Athletic | www.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates |
| Disability Service | uh.edu/accessibility/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Houston 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 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.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | 1,230 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,294 | 28 |
| 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, 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 580 | 620 | 670 |
| Total | 1,160 | 1,240 | 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 22 | 25 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 25 | 27 |
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.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |