University of Houston-Downtown
tuition & fees
$17,434
graduate tuition & fees
$16,509
acceptance rate
90%
Student Population
13,730
online students
4,905
Number of Programs
60
Financial Aid Amount
$6,569
SAT Scores
1,030
Graduation Rate
33%
University of Houston-Downtown is a Public, 4 years college located in Houston, Texas. UH Downtown ranked 55th in Texas Colleges and 40th in Federal Region VI.
It has a total enrollment of 13,730 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. UH Downtown's acceptance rate is 89.96% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Houston-Downtown is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Houston-Downtown and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002-1014 |
| Phone | 713-221-8000 |
| WEB | www.uhd.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.uhd.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.uhd.edu/admissions/forms/index.aspx |
| Financial Aid | www.uhd.edu/financial/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.uhd.edu/financial/cost/financial-cost-calculator.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.uhd.edu/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.uhd.edu/sssl/student-success/aec/index.aspx |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Houston-Downtown is 89.96% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.04%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89.96 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 20.04 % |
Tuition & Fees
UH Downtown's 2025 tuition & fees is $7,582 for Texas residents and $17,434 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -0.22% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($17,472).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,029 for Texas residents and $16,509 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 1.98% compared to the last year's rate.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $7,582 | $17,434 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,029 | $16,509 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 13,730 students have enrolled at UH Downtown (2024-2025). Among them, 4,905 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UH Downtown has 12,622 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,108 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 13,730 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 12,622 |
| Graduate Students | 1,108 |
| Online Enrollment | 4,905 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UH Downtown offers 60 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 24 out of the 60 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UH Downtown
| Number of programs | 60 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 24 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |