University of Houston–Downtown

Overview

University of Houston–Downtown is a Comprehensive institution located in Houston, TX, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address One Main Street
Suite GSB308
Houston, TX  77002
United States

Contact Mr. Jordan Green
Assistant Director, Customer Service
Email: uhdadmit@uhd.edu
Phone: 713-221-8021
Fax: 713-221-8157

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business/commerce
Finance
Insurance
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems
Marketing/marketing Management
Purchasing, Procurement/acquisitions And Contracts Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technology
Industrial Safety Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Aspects Of Health
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Visual And Performing Arts

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,931

Applied

3,305

Accepted

12,407

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,330

Females Applied

1,983

Females Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,601

Males Applied

1,322

Males Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 1st	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		460	538
SAT Math		460	540
ACT Composite		17	21

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,660

In-state

19,110

Out-of-state

Fees

1,172

Full-time student fees

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens

Financial Aid

9,634

Avg. Financial Aid Package

8,871

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

2,867

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

8,160

Avg. Loan Aid

2,300

Avg. Grant Aid

4,453

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

58%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

40%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

12,407

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

1%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	47.74%
Black or African American	19.66%
White or Caucasian	15.78%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.29%
Asian	8.88%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.15%
Two or more races	1.12%
Other	1.14%

Gender

Male (39%)

Female (61%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Bayou Bash, Welcome Week Activities and Homecoming Activities

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, Professional Accounting Society, American Marketing Association and Bilingual Education Student Organization

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		No	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		No	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

748

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 376

Part-time - 372

Male - 372

Female - 376