University of Houston - Downtown: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2440 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #672 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #615 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #41 of 119 | In Texas |
| #8 of 16 | In Houston |
| #645 of 1,002 | For Law Enforcement |
| Top50% | For 29 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 12,880
- Graduates
- 1,225
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 91% and is among the 37% 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 | 91% | 88% | 92% |
| Applicants | 6,953 | 2,851 | 4,102 |
| Admissions | 6,302 | 2,514 | 3,788 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,343 | 627 | 716 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 148 | 69 | 79 |
5,169 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,164 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
640 or 43%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1110
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Houston - Downtown are 960-1110 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
65 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Houston - Downtown are 17-23 (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 | 7973 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2526 (18%) |
| White | 1604 (11%) |
| Asian | 1188 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 356 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 308 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 123 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (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
- $8,246
- Students receiving aid
- 86%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,252 | $8,073 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,252 | $8,073 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,332 | $14,733 |
| 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 2,824 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs and 581 master's across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Houston - Downtown.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 170 | 355 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 428 | |
| Accounting | 250 | 60 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 241 | 16 |
| Psychology, General | 239 | |
| Finance, General | 129 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 124 | |
| Education, General | 115 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 107 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 97 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 85 | |
| Communication, General | 84 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 83 | |
| Social Work | 81 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 72 | |
| Data Analytics, General | 55 | |
| History, General | 47 | |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 44 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 41 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 37 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 36 | |
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 36 | |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 32 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 31 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 29 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 25 | |
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 25 | |
| Chemistry, General | 23 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 23 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 13 | 7 |
| Data Science, General | 17 | |
| Industrial Safety Technology & Technician | 17 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 16 | |
| Mathematics, General | 16 | |
| Biotechnology | 15 | |
| Sociology, General | 15 | |
| Insurance | 14 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 12 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 12 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 11 | |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | |
| Applied Statistics, General | 6 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Grand Total | 2,824 | 581 |
University of Houston - Downtown has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 16% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 27% | 39% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Houston - Downtown has published 3,099 scientific papers with 36,036 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 Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 15 | 31 |
| 1993 | 18 | 32 |
| 1994 | 21 | 60 |
| 1995 | 24 | 62 |
| 1996 | 29 | 67 |
| 1997 | 18 | 69 |
| 1998 | 31 | 126 |
| 1999 | 28 | 116 |
| 2000 | 28 | 138 |
| 2001 | 38 | 146 |
| 2002 | 32 | 204 |
| 2003 | 43 | 222 |
| 2004 | 50 | 224 |
| 2005 | 57 | 276 |
| 2006 | 53 | 357 |
| 2007 | 96 | 405 |
| 2008 | 101 | 507 |
| 2009 | 88 | 737 |
| 2010 | 105 | 744 |
| 2011 | 134 | 949 |
| 2012 | 111 | 1082 |
| 2013 | 93 | 1187 |
| 2014 | 74 | 1357 |
| 2015 | 101 | 1451 |
| 2016 | 139 | 1582 |
| 2017 | 167 | 1698 |
| 2018 | 161 | 1995 |
| 2019 | 150 | 2510 |
| 2020 | 233 | 2955 |
| 2021 | 192 | 3540 |
| 2022 | 171 | 3563 |
| 2023 | 178 | 3616 |
| 2024 | 187 | 3434 |
Notable alumni
-
Troy Nehls
- Enrolled in the University of Houston - Downtown
- Graduated with Master of Arts in criminal justice
- Occupations
- law enforcement officerpolitician
- Biography
-
Troy Edwin Nehls is an American politician and former law enforcement officer who is the U.S. representative for Texas's 22nd congressional district. From 2013 to 2021, he served as the sheriff for Fort Bend County, Texas. 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.
-
Diana López
- Occupations
- taekwondo athlete
- Biography
-
Diana López 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 60)
- 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 | 1,170 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Main Street Houston, Texas, 77002-1014 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,305,000 |
| Phone | 7132218000 |