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University of Houston - Downtown (UHD)
- 1 Main St
- Houston, TX 77002
- OPEID College Code: 00361200
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- General Phone: (713) 221-8000
- President: Max Castillo
- Website: www.uhd.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 11,793
- College Alias: UHD
- College Mascot: Gators
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UHD Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.uhd.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UHD Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 27% | 53% | 16% | 8% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,021 | $3,103 | $3,875 | $1,590 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.5% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Number in Default | 144 | 54 | 42 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,913 | 1,558 | 978 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,022 | $3,656 | $3,326 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,022 | $3,656 | $3,326 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,044 | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,600 | $8,222 | $8,222 |
| Other Expenses | $7,000 | $6,728 | $6,728 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,136 | $6,728 | $4,315 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,066 | $4,676 | $4,346 |
| Out of State | $5,066 | $4,676 | $4,346 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,666 | $19,626 | $19,296 |
| Out of State | $20,666 | $19,626 | $19,296 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,202 | $8,788 | $8,661 |
| Out of State | $9,202 | $8,788 | $8,661 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,793 Undergraduate: 11,670 Graduate: 123
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,811 Female: 6,982
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,758 Female: 6,912
- Graduate Gender Male: 53 Female: 70
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,061 Part-Time: 5,732
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,041 Part-Time: 5,629
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 20 Part-Time: 103
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 326 | 3% |
| American Indian | 29 | 0.2% |
| Black | 3,149 | 27% |
| Asian | 1,203 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 4,263 | 36% |
| White | 2,816 | 24% |
| Unknown | 7 | 0.06% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 32 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,391 | 12% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,594 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,926 | 25% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,913 | 25% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,252 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 737 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 650 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 294 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 900 | 668 | 232 |
| Faculty Status | 540 | 317 | 223 |
| Tenured Faculty | 129 | 129 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 524 | 301 | 223 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 24 | 24 | - |
| Other Professionals | 142 | 139 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 210 | 204 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 114 | 108 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 18 | 18 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 29 | 29 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,313 (267) | $61,327 (140) | $54,990 (127) |
| Professor | $81,464 (34) | $80,147 (26) | $85,745 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $65,213 (74) | $69,559 (31) | $62,079 (43) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,302 (92) | $56,679 (48) | $51,709 (44) |
| Instructor | $47,360 (9) | $46,616 (5) | $48,290 (4) |
| Lecturer | $42,578 (52) | $43,887 (27) | $41,165 (25) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,904 (14) | $98,587 (8) | $68,994 (6) |
| Professor | $105,720 (4) | $105,720 (4) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $89,014 (7) | $91,454 (4) | $85,761 (3) |
| Lecturer | $52,227 (3) | - (-) | $52,227 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,909 (281) | $62,372 (148) | $55,056 (133) |
| Professor | $81,994 (38) | $80,994 (30) | $85,745 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $65,871 (81) | $70,161 (35) | $62,607 (46) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,302 (92) | $56,679 (48) | $51,709 (44) |
| Instructor | $47,360 (9) | $46,616 (5) | $48,290 (4) |
| Lecturer | $42,587 (55) | $43,887 (27) | $41,333 (28) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 42%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 16% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 10% |
| Female | 20% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 24% |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 12% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| White | 6% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 2% |
| 5 Years | 10% |
| 6 Years | 16% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 7 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 4 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 5 |
| Burglary | - | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 5 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
