Avg Earnings (5yr)
$52,768
Acceptance Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
64%
Annual Tuition
$9,711
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Houston earn a median of $62,377 ten years after entry — 15% above the national median. Acceptance rate 69.5%, average SAT score 1250, in-state tuition $9,711.
At a Glance
Total Students
37,175
Retention Rate
86%
Faculty Ratio
21
Financial Aid
32%
Median Debt
$18,194
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,250
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
590–670
SAT Math (middle 50%)
570–670
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
23–29
Institution Overview
The University of Houston is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 69.5% and a student body of 37,175. The university's retention rate is 86.4%, and its graduation rate is 64.1%. The median debt for graduates is $18,194, and 31.9% of students receive financial aid.
One year after graduation, alumni earn $48,424, with earnings increasing to $52,768 after five years and $62,377 after ten years. In-state tuition costs $9,711.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$48k
1 YEAR
$53k
5 YEARS
$62k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of Houston alumni earn a median salary of $48,424. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $52,768. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $62,377. The median debt for graduates is $18,194.
The University of Houston has a student body of 37,175. The university has a 69.5% acceptance rate and a 64.1% graduation rate. The retention rate is 86.4%. In-state tuition costs $9,711, and 31.9% of students receive financial aid.
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