University of Houston Description:
The University of Houston is a large public university located in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1927, U of H is today the flagship campus of the four campus University of Houston system. The university offers roughly 110 major and minor programs for undergraduates, and business is particularly popular. Many students take advantage of the University of Houston's urban location to engage in internships in the city. On the athletic front, the Houston Cougars compete in the NCAA Division I Conference USA. Basketball, football and golf have all met with great success.
Admissions Data (2008):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 78.5%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 450 / 570
- SAT Math: 490 / 600
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 19 / 24
- ACT English: 18 / 24
- ACT Math: 19 / 26
Enrollment (2007):
- Total Enrollment: 34,663 (27,572 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 48.4% Male / 51.6% Female
- 71.3% Full-time
Costs (2007 - 08):
- Tuition and Fees: $6,658 (in-state); $13,402 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,100
- Room and Board: $6,935
- Other Expenses: $4,324
- Total Cost: $19,017 (in-state); $22,564 (out-of-state)
University of Houston Financial Aid (2006 - 07):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 65%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 32%
- State / Local Grants: 17%
- Institutional Grants: 34%
- Loans: 35%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $3,692
- State / Local Grants: $4,609
- Institutional Grants: $2,936
- Loans: $3,635
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Biology, Finance, Hotel Management, Marketing, Political Science, Psychology, Public Relations
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
University of Houston Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.uh.edu/about/leadership/mission/
"The mission of the University of Houston is to discover and disseminate knowledge through the education of a diverse population of traditional and non-traditional students, and through research, artistic and scholarly endeavors, as it becomes the nation’s premier public university in an urban setting. In this role, the University of Houston applies its expertise to the challenges facing the local, state, national, and international communities, and it establishes and nurtures relationships with community organizations, government agencies, public schools, and the private sector to enhance the educational, economic, and cultural vitality of Houston and Texas."
