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University of Houston-Downtown

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world rank  2058

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Overview

Established in 1974, the University of Houston-Downtown is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Houston (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Texas. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 51-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UHD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Houston-Downtown's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Houston-Downtown's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Houston-Downtown' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

University of Houston-Downtown's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UHD
Founded 1974
Motto
Colours Blue and red
Mascot Ed-U-Gator
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University Location

Address 1 Main Street
Houston
77002-1014 Texas
United States
University of Houston-Downtown's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Houston-Downtown Phone Number (713) 221 8000
University of Houston-Downtown Fax Number (713) 226 5268
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Houston-Downtown is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Houston-Downtown's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Houston-Downtown: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Houston-Downtown categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Houston-Downtown.



University of Houston-Downtown: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students		 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of Houston-Downtown's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

University of Houston-Downtown's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University of Houston-Downtown's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 90-99% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of Houston-Downtown's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


University of Houston-Downtown's Admission Office Admission Office



(713) 221 8522


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

University of Houston-Downtown's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Houston-Downtown's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.


University of Houston-Downtown's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University of Houston-Downtown's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Houston-Downtown's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


University of Houston-Downtown's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Houston-Downtown's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Houston-Downtown is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


University of Houston-Downtown's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Houston-Downtown's Library
University of Houston-Downtown's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 190,928 physical volumes, 4,971 physical media, 85,709 digital/electronic media and 208 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 44 full-time employees, including 18 librarians. University of Houston-Downtown's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


University of Houston-Downtown's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Houston-Downtown's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University of Houston-Downtown's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


University of Houston-Downtown's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Houston-Downtown's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Houston-Downtown's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

University of Houston-Downtown's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Houston-Downtown's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of Houston-Downtown's facilities and services. The information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Houston-Downtown's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Houston-Downtown is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1976


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Houston-Downtown's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Houston-Downtown as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Houston-Downtown's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • University of Houston System (UH System)
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Houston-Downtown 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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