Spring Aid: Available for students enrolled at least half-time with unused aid from the fall semester. ​

Type of School: Public University

Student Body: 47,980 students

Female: Approximately 51.9%
Male: Approximately 48.1% 

 Hispanic or Latino: 33.2%

Asian: 22%

White: 20%

Black or African American: 10.9%

Two or More Races: 2.87%

• 4 English

• 4 Math (including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus)

• 2 Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics)

• 3 Social Studies

• 2 Foreign Language

Minimum GPA: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

Minimum SAT/ACT Scores

• SAT: 1080 (combined Math + Reading)

• ACT: 22 (Composite)

Number of Applications Submitted (annually): ~20,000

Number of Applications Accepted (annually): ~14,000

Acceptance Rate: ~70%

Total (In-State): $33,408/year

1927: Founded as Houston Junior College

1934: Renamed University of Houston

1939: Opened first permanent campus building

1947: Adopted the cougar as its mascot (Shasta)

1963: Became a state institution

1977: Joined the University of Houston System
Traditions:

Frontier Fiesta: Annual spring festival with student performances and BBQ cook-offs

Homecoming: Celebration with parades, pep rallies, and crowning of king and queen

Cougar Paw: Hand gesture for school pride

The Blaze: Official cougar mascot

Rub the Cougar Paw: Tradition for good luck by rubbing a paw print near the student center

The Follies: Skits by law students parodying professors and legal concepts

Wolffest: Business school event with food stand competitions

Great location in Houston

Diverse student body

Negatives:

Crowded campus 

Some areas of campus could use improvement

Accounting (B.B.A.)

Biomedical Engineering (B.S.B.E.)

Chemical Engineering (B.S.Ch.E.)

Chemistry (B.A. / B.S.)

Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)

Computer Science (B.S.)

Education (various specializations)

Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)

Finance (B.B.A.)

Physics (B.A. / B.S.)

Political Science (B.A.)

Psychology (B.A. / B.S.)

Sociology (B.A.)

Supply Chain Management (B.B.A.)

Theatre (B.A. / B.F.A.)

Visual Arts (B.A. / B.F.A.)

Clubs:

• African Student Union

• American Sign Language Society

• Black Student Union

• Caribbean Student Union

Diversity: One of the most diverse universities in the U.S., with students from over 130 countries.

Tier One Research University: A leader in research, particularly in engineering, health sciences, and business.

Cougar Spirit: Strong school pride, with traditions like rubbing the Cougar Paw for good luck and the popular Frontier Fiesta.

Urban Campus: A compact campus surrounded by Houston’s cultural and professional scene.

Strong Engineering and Business Programs: UH is known for its top-tier engineering, business, and healthcare programs.

Athletic Success: Known for competitive athletics, particularly in basketball and football, with a passionate fan base.