Public school in Texas with 38,500 total undergraduate students
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
66%
Women
66%
Men
64%
Total number of applicants
29,721
Women: 57%
Men: 43%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
28%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$19,661
Out-of-state
$31,853
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$11,449
$30,001–48,000
$11,306
$48,001–75,000
$12,937
$75,001–110,000
$18,371
Over $110,000
$21,657
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Required
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
Policies change during COVID-19; please confirm by looking at this school's website.
Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 51%
ACT: 12%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
5,437
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
55%
Enrolled men:
45%
6-year graduation rate
61%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
85%
Student diversity
Very diverse
International students
4%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 23%
Black: 11%
Hispanic: 36%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 5%
White: 26%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
22:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
Yes
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
Yes
Football conference
American Athletic Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
American Athletic Conference
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Location
212 E. Cullen Building
Houston, TX 77204
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Southwest
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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