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University of Houston-Downtown

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Overview

University of Houston-Downtown is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Houston, Texas, United States. Founded in 1974, University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. UHD provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 52-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 90-99%. This places it among a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. UHD also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

University of Houston-Downtown's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Houston-Downtown's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Houston-Downtown' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Houston-Downtown's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UHD
Founded 1974
Motto
Colours Blue and red
Mascot Ed-U-Gator

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Location

Address 1 Main Street
Houston
77002-1014 Texas
United States
University of Houston-Downtown's location map and satellite view Location Map
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University of Houston-Downtown Phone Number (713) 221 8000
University of Houston-Downtown Fax Number (713) 226 5268
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Houston-Downtown is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1976


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Houston-Downtown's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Houston-Downtown as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Houston-Downtown Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Houston-Downtown is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Houston-Downtown's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Houston-Downtown: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Houston-Downtown Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Houston-Downtown Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Houston-Downtown categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Houston-Downtown.



University of Houston-Downtown: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students		 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Houston-Downtown Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Houston-Downtown website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Houston-Downtown Admission Info


University of Houston-Downtown's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Houston-Downtown is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Houston-Downtown's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Houston-Downtown has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of Houston-Downtown's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Houston-Downtown's Admission Office Admission Office



(713) 221 8522


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Houston-Downtown's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Houston-Downtown Size and Profile


University of Houston-Downtown's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Houston-Downtown has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Houston-Downtown's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Houston-Downtown's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.


University of Houston-Downtown's Control Type Control Type

University of Houston-Downtown is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Houston-Downtown's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Houston-Downtown is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Houston-Downtown's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Houston-Downtown's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Houston-Downtown's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Houston-Downtown adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Houston-Downtown's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Houston-Downtown is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Houston-Downtown Facilities


University of Houston-Downtown's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Houston-Downtown's Library
University of Houston-Downtown's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 190,928 physical volumes, 4,971 physical media, 85,709 digital/electronic media and 208 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 44 full-time employees, including 18 librarians. University of Houston-Downtown's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


University of Houston-Downtown's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Houston-Downtown's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University of Houston-Downtown's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Houston-Downtown Services


University of Houston-Downtown's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Houston-Downtown's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Houston-Downtown's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


University of Houston-Downtown's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Houston-Downtown's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Houston-Downtown Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of Houston-Downtown consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of Houston-Downtown
  • College of Business
  • College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • College of Public Service
  • College of Sciences and Technology
  • University College

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Houston-Downtown Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Houston-Downtown's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • University of Houston System (UH System)
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Houston-Downtown public or private?

University of Houston-Downtown is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Houston-Downtown profit or non-profit?

University of Houston-Downtown is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Houston-Downtown in terms of enrollment?

University of Houston-Downtown has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Houston-Downtown in terms of academic staff?

University of Houston-Downtown's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.

Is University of Houston-Downtown a coeducational institution?

University of Houston-Downtown is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Houston-Downtown use?

University of Houston-Downtown adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Houston-Downtown affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Houston-Downtown admit international students?

Yes.

What is University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Houston-Downtown UHD?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro). International students: 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Houston-Downtown UHD located?

University of Houston-Downtown is located in Houston, Texas, United States. Address: 1 Main Street.

Is University of Houston-Downtown UHD accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Houston-Downtown is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (since 1976).

Does University of Houston-Downtown offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Houston-Downtown offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Houston-Downtown have a university library?

Yes University of Houston-Downtown's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 190,928 physical volumes, 4,971 physical media, 85,709 digital/electronic media and 208 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 44 full-time employees, including 18 librarians. University of Houston-Downtown's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of Houston-Downtown provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Houston-Downtown have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does University of Houston-Downtown offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of Houston-Downtown offer career services?

Yes

Does University of Houston-Downtown offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does University of Houston-Downtown have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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