University of Houston-Downtown Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
88.42%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
25.33%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,373
SAT Scores
1,040
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 6,131 students have applied and 5,421 students have allowed to admit to University of Houston-Downtown (Acceptance rate: 88.42%). Houston-Downtown's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 25.33 % where 1,373 students have finally enrolled out of 5,421 admitted students.
Houston-Downtown acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Amberton University and Angelo State University, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 77.98%).
Houston-Downtown 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 17.79%).
How to Apply to University of Houston-Downtown
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Houston-Downtown. Houston-Downtown offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.uhd.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.uhd.edu/admissions/apply/Pages/admissions-application.aspx |
| Financial Aid | www.uhd.edu/financial/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.uhd.edu/financial/cost/Pages/financial-cost-calculator.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.uhd.edu/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | www.uhd.edu/student-life/disability/Pages/disability-index.aspx |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Houston-Downtown 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-Downtown is 1,040 and the average ACT score is 19. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Houston-Downtown is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,109). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Downtown | 1,040 | 19 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,109 | 23 |
| 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-Downtown, 586 students submitted SAT scores (43% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,040 and it is around average 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 | 480 | 520 | 550 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 520 | 550 |
| Total | 960 | 1,040 | 1,100 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Houston-Downtown, 53 students submitted ACT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 19 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 | 16 | 19 | 20 |
| English | 15 | 17 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 17 | 20 |
Houston-Downtown Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Houston-Downtown. 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).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |