University of Houston - Downtown: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2815 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #788 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #721 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #47 of 119 | In Texas |
| #8 of 16 | In Houston |
| #637 of 1,018 | For Law Enforcement |
| Top50% | For 28 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 12,622
- Graduates
- 1,108
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.uhd.edu
University of Houston - Downtown Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Houston - Downtown has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 88% | 91% |
| Applicants | 6,551 | 2,629 | 3,922 |
| Admissions | 5,893 | 2,311 | 3,582 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 857 | 413 | 444 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 324 | 139 | 185 |
5,455 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,905 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
487 or 41%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 940
or below
75% of them
had 1110
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Houston - Downtown are 940-1110 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
45 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Houston - Downtown are 16-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 7880 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2526 (18%) |
| White | 1415 (10%) |
| Asian | 1143 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 326 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 280 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 135 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,257
- Students receiving aid
- 88%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,252 | $8,573 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,252 | $8,573 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,092 | $15,053 |
| Fee in-district | $1,456 | $1,456 |
| Fee in-state | $1,456 | $1,456 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,456 | $1,456 |
University of Houston - Downtown majors
University of Houston - Downtown has granted 2,901 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs and 473 master's across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Houston - Downtown.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 154 | 244 |
| Accounting | 240 | 64 |
| Psychology, General | 282 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 256 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 229 | 15 |
| Education, General | 193 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 183 | |
| Finance, General | 141 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 116 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 103 | |
| Social Work | 95 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 91 | |
| Communication, General | 88 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 78 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 73 | |
| Data Analytics, General | 58 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 53 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 49 | |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 48 | |
| History, General | 42 | |
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 42 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 35 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 27 | |
| Data Science, General | 27 | |
| Chemistry, General | 26 | |
| Insurance | 26 | |
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 24 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 21 | |
| Sociology, General | 21 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 21 | |
| Industrial Safety Technology & Technician | 19 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 14 | 5 |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 18 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 17 | |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 15 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 14 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 14 | |
| Biotechnology | 13 | |
| Mathematics, General | 11 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 10 | |
| Philosophy | 7 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 5 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 2 | |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 2 | |
| Applied Statistics, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 2,901 | 473 |
University of Houston - Downtown has a graduation rate of 33%, which is among the 14% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 23% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Houston - Downtown has published 3,190 scientific papers with 38,449 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 18 | 32 |
| 1994 | 21 | 60 |
| 1995 | 24 | 62 |
| 1996 | 29 | 67 |
| 1997 | 18 | 69 |
| 1998 | 31 | 126 |
| 1999 | 28 | 116 |
| 2000 | 28 | 139 |
| 2001 | 38 | 146 |
| 2002 | 32 | 205 |
| 2003 | 43 | 222 |
| 2004 | 50 | 224 |
| 2005 | 57 | 276 |
| 2006 | 53 | 356 |
| 2007 | 96 | 405 |
| 2008 | 101 | 507 |
| 2009 | 88 | 737 |
| 2010 | 105 | 745 |
| 2011 | 134 | 947 |
| 2012 | 111 | 1083 |
| 2013 | 93 | 1186 |
| 2014 | 75 | 1357 |
| 2015 | 101 | 1451 |
| 2016 | 140 | 1587 |
| 2017 | 166 | 1698 |
| 2018 | 162 | 1995 |
| 2019 | 151 | 2509 |
| 2020 | 233 | 2952 |
| 2021 | 192 | 3544 |
| 2022 | 172 | 3571 |
| 2023 | 180 | 3621 |
| 2024 | 190 | 3492 |
| 2025 | 107 | 3077 |
Notable alumni
-
Troy Nehls
- Enrolled in the University of Houston - Downtown
- Graduated with Master of Arts in criminal justice
- Occupations
- politicianpeace officer
- Biography
-
Troy Edwin Nehls is an American politician and former law-enforcement officer serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 22nd congressional district since 2021. Before his election to Congress, he served as the sheriff for Fort Bend County, Texas from 2013 to 2021. Nehls is a member of the Republican Party.
-
Briscoe Cain
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Briscoe Cain is an American attorney and Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 128. Cain is a candidate for Texas's 9th congressional district in the March 2026 Republican primary.
-
Diana López
- Occupations
- taekwondo athlete
- Biography
-
Diana Lopez is an American Olympic Taekwondo competitor from Sugar Land, Texas. She represented the United States at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, where she won a bronze medal.
-
Mario Gallegos Jr
- Years
- 1950-2012 (aged 62)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Mario Valentin Gallegos Jr. was an American Democratic politician in the U.S. state of Texas. He was the senator from District 6 in the Texas Senate, which serves a portion of Harris County.
-
Jazzie Redd
- Years
- 1965-.. (age 61)
- Occupations
- radio personality
- Biography
-
Rodney Lloyd Edmonson Sr., professionally known as Jazzie Redd is an American radio personality and former recording artist. He formerly hosts local radio show BIG HOMIE Jazzie Redd. Redd is also a national recording artist and actor noted for the success of his hit single and video “I Am a Dope Fiend” released on Pump/ Quality records. This anti-drug rap song gained him instant recognition in the music industry as early as 1992.
General info
| Alternative names | UHD |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Colors | blue, red |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,153 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Main Street Houston, Texas, 77002-1014 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,305,000 |
| Phone | 7132218000 |