University of Houston-Clear Lake
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,082 students.
About This School
University of Houston-Clear Lake is a public institution located in Houston, Texas with approximately 6,082 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Houston-Clear Lake has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The average net price after financial aid is $11,056 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $52,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Houston–Clear Lake (UHCL) is a public university in Pasadena and Houston in Texas, with branch campuses in Pearland and Texas Medical Center. It is part of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1971, UHCL had an enrollment of more than 9,000 students for fall 2019.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $11,056 average net price and low $13,548 median debt are genuinely attractive, and graduates earning $52,900 after 10 years hold up reasonably well against that cost. The concern worth taking seriously is the 51% graduation rate — only half of students finish, which means this school works well for some but not most, and you'll want to honestly assess whether your circumstances (work schedule, family commitments, transfer credits) put you in that successful half. Worth considering if you're a working adult, commuter, or transfer student in the Houston area who needs an affordable degree with flexibility, but traditional students seeking a high-engagement campus experience may want to look elsewhere.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
University of Houston-Clear Lake graduates earn most above the national rate in Biology, General ($64,555 vs $57,214 nationally), and most below it in Computer Science ($77,073 vs $107,009).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 282 | $57,065 | $55,693 | +$1,372 |
| Psychology, General | 132 | $48,885 | $50,706 | −$1,821 |
| Biology, General | 95 | $64,555 | $57,214 | +$7,341 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 87 | $70,134 | $76,194 | −$6,060 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 70 | $62,046 | $68,257 | −$6,211 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 68 | $71,973 | $68,407 | +$3,566 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 63 | $55,083 | $54,562 | +$521 |
| Computer Science | 59 | $77,073 | $107,009 | −$29,936 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 53 | $38,330 | $41,367 | −$3,037 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 52 | $74,949 | $83,343 | −$8,394 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 46 | $51,151 | $48,673 | +$2,478 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 46 | $60,419 | $58,716 | +$1,703 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,082 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058-1002
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Houston-Clear Lake?
University of Houston-Clear Lake has an acceptance rate of 75%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of Houston-Clear Lake hard to get into?
Not especially. University of Houston-Clear Lake has an acceptance rate of 75%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does University of Houston-Clear Lake cost?
The average net price at University of Houston-Clear Lake is about $11,056 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of Houston-Clear Lake?
University of Houston-Clear Lake has a graduation rate of 51%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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