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University of Houston-Victoria

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Overview

University of Houston-Victoria is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Victoria, Texas, United States. Founded in 1973, University of Houston-Victoria (UHV) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. UHV provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees across several fields 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 53-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 50-59%. It is considered an averagely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. UHV also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

University of Houston-Victoria's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Houston-Victoria's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Houston-Victoria' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University of Houston-Victoria's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UHV
Founded 1973
Motto
Colours Purple, red and gold
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Location

Address 3007 N. Ben Wilson
Victoria
77901 Texas
United States
University of Houston-Victoria's location map and satellite view Location Map
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University of Houston-Victoria Phone Number (361) 570 4848
University of Houston-Victoria Fax Number (361) 580 5514
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1978


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • National Association of School Psychologists


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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-Victoria 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-Victoria Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Houston-Victoria 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-Victoria's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Houston-Victoria: 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 Yes
S&T Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

University of Houston-Victoria Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Houston-Victoria Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Houston-Victoria 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-Victoria.



University of Houston-Victoria: 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-Victoria Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Houston-Victoria website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Houston-Victoria Admission Info


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

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


University of Houston-Victoria's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Houston-Victoria's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely 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 considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
  • 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-Victoria's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Houston-Victoria's Admission Office Admission Office



(361) 570 4110


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Size and Profile

University of Houston-Victoria Size and Profile


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

University of Houston-Victoria has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


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

University of Houston-Victoria's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


University of Houston-Victoria's Control Type Control Type

University of Houston-Victoria 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-Victoria's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Houston-Victoria 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-Victoria's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of Houston-Victoria's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

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

Not reported


University of Houston-Victoria is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Houston-Victoria Facilities


University of Houston-Victoria's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Houston-Victoria's Library
University of Houston-Victoria's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 97,561 physical volumes, 4,661 physical media, 56,626 digital/electronic media and 131 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 29 full-time employees, including 9 librarians. University of Houston-Victoria's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


University of Houston-Victoria's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, University of Houston-Victoria provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 940 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


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

Yes


University of Houston-Victoria's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Houston-Victoria Services


University of Houston-Victoria's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Houston-Victoria's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Houston-Victoria'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-Victoria's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Houston-Victoria's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Houston-Victoria Organisational Structure

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

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  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business Administration
  • School of Education and Human Development
  • School of Nursing

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Houston-Victoria Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Houston-Victoria'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)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)


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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Houston-Victoria public or private?

University of Houston-Victoria 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-Victoria profit or non-profit?

University of Houston-Victoria 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-Victoria in terms of enrollment?

University of Houston-Victoria has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.

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

University of Houston-Victoria's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is University of Houston-Victoria a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does University of Houston-Victoria use?

University of Houston-Victoria 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-Victoria affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Houston-Victoria admit international students?

Yes.

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

University of Houston-Victoria's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely 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-Victoria UHV?

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-Victoria UHV located?

University of Houston-Victoria is located in Victoria, Texas, United States. Address: 3007 N. Ben Wilson.

Is University of Houston-Victoria UHV accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Houston-Victoria is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (since 1978).

Does University of Houston-Victoria offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Houston-Victoria offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Houston-Victoria have a university library?

Yes University of Houston-Victoria's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 97,561 physical volumes, 4,661 physical media, 56,626 digital/electronic media and 131 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 29 full-time employees, including 9 librarians. University of Houston-Victoria's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

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

Yes In particular, University of Houston-Victoria provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 940 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

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

Yes

Does University of Houston-Victoria offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of Houston-Victoria offer career services?

Yes

Does University of Houston-Victoria 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-Victoria have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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