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88.4%Acceptance
$7,708Tuition
12,812Students
34%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$53,551Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
88.4%
Average SAT
1,030
SAT Range (25th–75th)
960–1,100
ACT Composite (avg)
18
Total Enrollment
12,812

Admissions Overview

This school practices open admission with an 88% acceptance rate. Nearly nine out of ten applicants get in, making UH-Downtown one of the most accessible four-year universities in Texas. The middle 50% of students score between 960-1100 on the SAT, with an average of 1030. These scores reflect the university's mission as an access-oriented institution serving working students and first-generation college-goers. Over half the student body receives Pell Grants, indicating significant financial need. UH-Downtown seeks motivated students who want practical, career-focused education in an urban setting. The school particularly welcomes non-traditional students, commuters, and those balancing work with studies in downtown Houston's business district.