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.