University of Houston-Downtown
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. graduation rate is below 40%. 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
University of Houston-Downtown is a public institution located in Houston, Texas with approximately 12,812 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Houston-Downtown has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,623 per year. The graduation rate is 34%, and the typical graduate earns $49,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Houston–Downtown (UHD) is a public university in Houston, Texas, United States. Established in 1974 as University of Houston–Downtown College (UH–DC), it has a campus that spans 40 acres (0.16 km2) in Downtown Houston with a satellite location, UHD–Northwest, inside Lone Star College–University Park. The university is one of three institutions in the University of Houston System.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 34% graduation rate is a real concern, meaning most students who start don't finish — and the 67% freshman retention rate suggests many leave after the first year alone. That said, if you do complete your degree, the affordable net price of around $14,600/year and relatively low median debt of $13,750 make it a financially accessible option, and the downtown Houston location puts you in the middle of a major job market. Worth considering if cost is your primary driver and you have a clear plan to stay on track, but students who need strong academic support structures or a traditional campus experience may want to weigh other options carefully.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (12,812 undergraduates).
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Houston Community College
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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.
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