University of Houston Admissions

University of Houston is less selective with a 66% acceptance rate, meaning about two out of three applicants get in. This makes it accessible for students with solid but not perfect academic records. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1160 and 1330 on the SAT, with an average of 1245. Students don't need to be academic superstars, but they should show consistent effort in high school. The university looks for students ready to handle a large research environment and interested in practical fields like engineering, business, or energy studies. With 37,175 students, Houston wants self-motivated learners who can thrive in a diverse, urban setting.