Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 012826
- Phone: (877) 422-6111
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
88.68%FINANCIAL AID RATE
85%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
36FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,356Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Houston – Downtown
3100 Main Street, Houston, TX
University of Houston - Downtown provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Houston, Texas and publically funded. Approximately 13,000 students are enrolled yearly at UHD.
Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Security And Protective Services
The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all applicants that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found at uhd.edu.
Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $5,300 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $14,000 per year. Some students at UHD may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.
Students may visit the UHD website to get a complete list of programs offered, student services, and more.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates University of Houston – Downtown accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at University of Houston – Downtown is about 14,000, with undergraduate students making up about 89% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $7,900. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $50 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State: $5,500-$6,600
- Out-of-State: $15,000-$18,490
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $230-$270 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $640-$770 per credit unit
- Some programs may have a frozen tuition rate, which means the tuition will stay the same for up to five years.
- May offer prepaid tuition, allowing students to purchase tuition at current rates for future years.
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 85% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 82% | $8,698 |
Receiving Student Loans | 21% | $4,323 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, University of Houston – Downtown may provide services to students including:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Houston – Downtown by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biotechnology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Education
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B, C)
- Rhetoric and Composition (C, M)
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Statistics (M)
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, M)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Social Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Houston – Downtown.
- Texas Southern University in San Antonio, TX (3 miles away)
- University of Houston - Clear Lake in Houston, TX (20 miles away)
- Prairie View A&M University in Dallas, TX (44 miles away)
- University of Houston - Victoria in Houston, TX (117 miles away)
- McNeese State University in New Orleans, LA (131 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main Texas colleges & universities profile page
- See all public colleges in Texas
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 012826
- Phone: (877) 422-6111
- School Homepage