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University of Houston-Downtown: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of Houston-Downtown admits about 90% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 940–1110 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 17–22 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 90%
SAT range 940-1110
Net price $9,828
Graduation rate 30.5%

University of Houston-Downtown At a Glance

LocationHouston, Texas
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment12,555
Acceptance Rate90%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)480-560
SAT Range (Math)460-550
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)940-1110
Average SAT (Combined)1029
ACT Range16-22
Average Net Price$9,828/yr
Tuition (In-State)$7,708/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$17,428/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate30.5%
Full-Time Retention Rate67.1%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$57,404
Median Debt at Completion$18,750

How University of Houston-Downtown Compares

University of Houston-Downtown is more selective than about 21% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 12,555 students, it is larger than about 36% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate?

University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate is about 90%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University of Houston-Downtown?

Admitted students at University of Houston-Downtown typically report a combined SAT score between 940 and 1110 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University of Houston-Downtown require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of Houston-Downtown's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of Houston-Downtown?

The average net price reported for University of Houston-Downtown is $9,828 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of Houston-Downtown's official site.