University of Houston by Monte Orange https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t en-us 2025-04-22 20:03:50 UTC 2025-04-28 13:33:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Basic Information s2133629 https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3423505323 University of Houston is a public college located in Houston, Tx. With a total of approximately 47,980 students, 52% female 47.8% male.

]]> 2025-04-24 14:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3423505323 Diversity s2133629 https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3423818061 The University of Houston is recognized as one of the most diverse colleges in the U.S consisting of White- 33.1%, Hispanic- 23.5%, Asian/Pacific Islander- 19.6%, African American- 12.1%, and International- 8.5%.

]]> 2025-04-24 19:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3423818061 Tuition s2133629 https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3423838635 The University of Houston is a fairly affordable college with tuition prices ranging from approximately $9,699 for Texas residents and approximately $21,891 for non-texas residents.

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  • Good academics and research

    • Very diverse student body

    • Located in a big city with opportunities

    • Relatively affordable

    • Improving campus life

    • Growing school spirit


    ]]>     2025-04-24 19:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3423851721     Cons s2133629 https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3423852909

  • Still has a commuter school feel

  • Some safety concerns

  • Parking can be a hassle

  • Bureaucracy can be frustrating

    • ]]>     2025-04-24 19:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3423852909     Minimum high-school course requirements s2133629 https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428014797

  • 4 English

  • 3-4 Math

  • 2-3 Science

  • 3 Social Studies

    • ]]>     2025-04-28 13:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428014797     Minimum GPA s2133629 https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428016366

  • A target GPA of 3.2 or higher is recommended for admission.

  • For the Honors College, a GPA of 3.25 or higher is considered for mid-career applicants.

    • ]]>     2025-04-28 13:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428016366     SAT scores s2133629 https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428019779

  • Top 10%: No minimum SAT or ACT scores required.

  • 11-25%: A minimum SAT score of 1080 or an ACT score of 21.

  • 26-50%: A minimum SAT score of 1170 or an ACT score of 24.

  • 51% and Lower/No Rank: Individual review.

    • ]]>     2025-04-28 13:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428019779     # of applications submitted each year, # of applications accepted, % accepted s2133629 https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428025943

  • Around 30,000+ apply, around 21,000+ are accepted.

  • 70% acceptance rate.

    • ]]>     2025-04-28 13:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428025943     Financial aid s2133629 https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428028208

  • Scholarships: Free money based on merit or other criteria.

  • Grants: Free money usually based on financial need.

  • Loans: Borrowed money that needs to be repaid with interest.

  • Work-Study: Earn money through part-time jobs.

    • ]]>     2025-04-28 13:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428028208     History/Traditions s2133629 https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428038459

  • Started in 1927 as a junior college, became a university in 1934, and public in 1963.

    -Key Traditions:

  • Shasta the Cougar (mascot)

  • Cougar Paw Sign

  • Cougar Red Friday (wear red)

  • "Whose House? Coogs House!" (chant)

  • Frontier Fiesta (big student festival)

  • Rubbing the Paw (for good luck)

    • ]]>     2025-04-28 13:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428038459     Programs/Majors offered at this college? s2133629 https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428044922

  • Architecture & Design

  • Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theatre)

  • Business (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management)

  • Education (Teaching, Health, Exercise Science)

  • Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)

  • Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (Communication, English, History, Psychology, etc.)

  • Natural Sciences & Math (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Computer Science)

  • Hospitality Management

  • Nursing

  • Optometry

  • Pharmacy

  • Public Affairs

    • ]]>     2025-04-28 13:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428044922     Clubs or extracurricular activities are offered at this college? s2133629 https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428047499

  • Academics/Careers (like science, business, pre-med clubs)

  • Culture/Identity (representing different backgrounds and interests)

  • Hobbies/Social (sports, arts, volunteering, games)

  • Spirit (cheer, student government)

  • Media (newspaper, TV, radio)

    • ]]>     2025-04-28 13:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428047499     What is unique or special about this college? s2133629 https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428049486

  • Big City Location: Lots of opportunities in Houston.

  • Super Diverse: Many different backgrounds and cultures.

  • Strong Research: Doing important new studies.

  • "Coog Spirit": Fun traditions and pride.

  • Good Programs: Strong in areas like Honors and pre-professional tracks.

  • Successful Alumni: Many famous and accomplished graduates.

    • ]]>     2025-04-28 13:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428049486     What would be your reason or motivation for applying to this college? s2133629 https://padlet.com/s2133629/ctii8pxdae42sg9t/wish/3428053425 My reasons for wanting to attend the University of Houston would be it has a great academic reputation, its located close and in my hometown. Another reason is because their sports reputation in my main sport basketball.

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