Regular Decision
Spring 2025
University of Houston
Houston, TX, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at University of Houston
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2024-2025 undergraduateUniversity of Houston is located in Large City of Houston, TX, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Regular DecisionSummer 2025
- Regular DecisionFall 2025
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2024 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2026: SAT/ACT Optional
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
580660
Math
570670
ACT
Composite
2328
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$39.214Total Cost on Campus
$34.758Average Cost After Aid on Campus
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $22.191 |
| Books and supplies | $1.556 |
| On-campus housing | $10.830 |
| On-campus other expenses | $4.637 |
| Total | $39.214 |
Rankings
#144U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#401–500Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#651-660QS World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023