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ACT
17/21
SAT
920/1078
Estimated Cost
$7,680
Financial Aid
$9,885
Students
10,000 - 19,999
About University of Houston-Downtown
The University of Houston–Downtown (UHD) is a four-year state university and one of four distinct institutions in the University of Houston System. Its campus spans 40 acres (16 ha) in Downtown Houston, with a satellite location in northwestern Harris County. Founded in 1974, UHD is the second-largest university in the Houston area with more than 14,000 students.The university serves students in four academic colleges. UHD offers 52 degree programs: 45 bachelors and seven masters. Awarding more than 2,400 degrees annually, the university's alumni base exceeds 40,000.
University of Houston-Downtown Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#1375 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Texas
#54 of 426
Best Occupational safety and health technician Colleges & Universities in America
#20 of 105
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at University of Houston-Downtown is Business Management followed by Disciplinary Sciences, Security & Enforcement, Psychology and Journalism.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from University of Houston-Downtown within four or six years.