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Public university

University of Houston

Houston, Texas, United States
QS ranking
651 - 700
Acceptance rate
65%
Tuition fee
USD25,934/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Houston is located in Houston, Texas, United States. Its most popular subjects include Psychology, Finance, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, Accounting and Biology. This is a large university, with approximately 46,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
94%
6%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    India

  2. 2.

    China

  3. 3.

    Vietnam

  4. 4.

    Saudi Arabia

  5. 5.

    South Korea

Student gender

In this university

49%
51%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

22 : 1
22 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 355 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 959 mn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.uh.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

7,631

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Psychology

  2. 2.

    Finance

  3. 3.

    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies

  4. 4.

    Accounting

  5. 5.

    Biology

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

3

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

667acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

9

Health support

In this university

3,333 : 1
3,333 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

1,084 : 1
1,084 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

Number of national league teams

17

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

15

Football / Track fields

3

Basketball courts

3

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

4

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

3

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

3

Number of dormitories

10

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
5,380
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
72 - 73%
Temperature
8°
23°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
72 - 74%
Temperature
16°
33°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
71 - 73%
Temperature
22°
34°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
71 - 74%
Temperature
8°
28°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Distance between airport and university

37 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1 hours
Cost
USD 3 - 18
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 60 - 90

After graduation

Staff in career centre

In this university

2,969 : 1
2,969 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

2,052 : 1
2,052 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

150

Average numbers of services

8