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University of Houston (UH)
- 212 E. Cullen Building
- Houston, TX 77204
- OPEID College Code: 00365200
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- General Phone: (713) 743-1000
- Interim Chancellor/President: Dr. John Rudley
- Website: www.uh.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 34,663
- College Alias: UH
- College Mascot: Cougars
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- 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 - UH Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,585 | 5,170 | 9,755 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,548 (77%) | 3,942 (76%) | 7,490 (77%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,660 (47%) | 1,726 (44%) | 3,386 (45%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,839 | 89% |
| ACT ® Exam | 910 | 29% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 570 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 600 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 65%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 35% | 32% | 17% | 34% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,635 | $3,692 | $4,609 | $2,936 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.4% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Number in Default | 327 | 182 | 205 |
| Number in Repayment | 7,357 | 6,353 | 4,540 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,084 | $5,680 | $5,296 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,756 | $12,280 | $11,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,142 | $6,418 | $6,058 |
| Other Expenses | $4,274 | $4,182 | $4,100 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,964 | $8,772 | $8,600 |
| Other Expenses | $5,472 | $5,354 | $5,250 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,472 | $5,354 | $5,250 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,600 | $17,330 | $16,504 |
| Out of State | $25,272 | $23,930 | $23,128 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $21,620 | $20,856 | $20,196 |
| Out of State | $28,292 | $27,456 | $26,820 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $12,656 | $12,084 | $11,596 |
| Out of State | $19,328 | $18,684 | $18,220 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Optometry School | $10,927 | $17,599 |
| Pharmacy School | $9,890 | $16,562 |
| Law School | $14,338 | $20,290 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 34,663 Undergraduate: 27,572 Graduate: 5,231 Professional: 1,860
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 16,785 Female: 17,878
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 13,353 Female: 14,219
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,590 Female: 2,641
- Professional Gender Male: 842 Female: 1,018
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 24,371 Part-Time: 10,292
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 19,656 Part-Time: 7,916
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,069 Part-Time: 2,162
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,646 Part-Time: 214
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2,798 | 8% |
| American Indian | 118 | 0.3% |
| Black | 4,590 | 13% |
| Asian | 6,792 | 20% |
| Hispanic | 6,728 | 19% |
| White | 13,007 | 38% |
| Unknown | 630 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,679 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,824 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,537 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 8,359 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5,522 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,184 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,139 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,015 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 404 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,572 | 4,291 | 281 |
| Faculty Status | 1,337 | 1,148 | 189 |
| Tenured Faculty | 690 | 680 | 10 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,650 | - | 1,650 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,382 | 1,186 | 196 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,129 | 958 | 171 |
| Primarily Research | 91 | 80 | 11 |
| Primarily Public Service | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 81 | 80 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 1,941 | 1,892 | 49 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,168 | 1,133 | 35 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 548 | 527 | 21 |
| Skilled Crafts | 201 | 201 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 326 | 323 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,344 (1,004) | $90,542 (672) | $68,774 (332) |
| Professor | $111,621 (355) | $113,803 (296) | $100,678 (59) |
| Associate Professor | $74,244 (284) | $76,768 (183) | $69,670 (101) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,238 (165) | $79,340 (102) | $68,598 (63) |
| Lecturer | $52,488 (135) | $55,270 (59) | $50,328 (76) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $91,869 (85) | $98,506 (58) | $77,612 (27) |
| Professor | $136,725 (15) | $136,725 (15) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $95,974 (14) | $96,578 (12) | $92,344 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $90,491 (8) | $101,011 (3) | $84,179 (5) |
| Lecturer | $79,183 (24) | $81,703 (15) | $74,982 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,706 (1,089) | $89,752 (730) | $68,378 (359) |
| Professor | $111,632 (370) | $113,710 (311) | $100,678 (59) |
| Associate Professor | $74,445 (298) | $76,907 (195) | $69,784 (103) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,183 (173) | $79,434 (105) | $68,618 (68) |
| Lecturer | $54,345 (159) | $57,617 (74) | $51,495 (85) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,340,670 | $2,605,603 | $1,735,067 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 481 | 294 | 187 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 481 | 294 | 187 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 36 | 20 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 175 | 96 | 79 |
| Football | 130 | 130 | - |
| Golf | 11 | 11 | - |
| Soccer | 25 | - | 25 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 21 | - | 21 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $162,993 | $75,375 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $84,492 | $33,053 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 46 | 23 | 23 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 43% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 36% |
| Female | 49% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 51% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 40% |
| Asian | 53% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| White | 39% |
| Unknown | 42% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 13% |
| 5 Years | 32% |
| 6 Years | 43% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 42 | 15 |
| Liquor Related | 23 | 16 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | - |
| Drug Related | 25 | 10 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 15 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 10 | 6 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 40 | 27 |
| Vehicle Theft | 17 | 29 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 2 |
| Robbery | 3 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 22 | 16 |
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