University of Houston
TX · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 75.8% | 6,669 | 65.7% | 1,220 |
| 2024-2025 | 73.9% | 6,218 | 64.6% | 1,240 |
| 2023-2024 | 69.5% | 5,652 | 64.9% | 1,230 |
| 2022-2023 | 66.2% | 5,555 | 63.1% | 1,240 |
| 2021-2022 | 65.5% | 5,437 | 62.0% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Texas A&M University-College Station
- University of Texas at Austin
- University of Texas at Dallas
- University of North Texas
- Texas Tech University
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to University of Houston — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- University of Alabama
- Michigan State University
- University of Arizona
- Louisiana State University
- Oregon State University
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at University of Houston?
University of Houston admits 75.8% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for University of Houston?
The middle 50% SAT range at University of Houston is 1140–1310, with a median score of 1220. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1140; students at the 75th percentile scored 1310.
What ACT score do I need for University of Houston?
The middle 50% ACT range at University of Houston is 22–28, with a median of 25.
How much does University of Houston cost?
Annual full-time tuition at University of Houston is $26,744. Room and board is approximately $11,286. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at University of Houston?
University of Houston's 6-year graduation rate is 65.7%. The first-year retention rate is 86.4%.
How many students attend University of Houston?
University of Houston enrolls 40,366 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 22:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from University of Houston's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.