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University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, Texas · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$49,120

Acceptance Rate

91%

Graduation Rate

32%

Annual Tuition

$7,708

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-Downtown earn a median of $53,551 ten years after entry — 1% below the national median. Acceptance rate 90.6%, average SAT score 1029, in-state tuition $7,708.

At a Glance

Total Students

12,812

Retention Rate

67%

Faculty Ratio

18

Financial Aid

31%

Median Debt

$18,750

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,029

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

480–560

SAT Math (middle 50%)

460–550

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

16–22

Institution Overview

The University of Houston-Downtown is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 90.6%. It serves a student body of 12,812. The annual in-state tuition is $7,708. The university's one-year post-graduation earnings are $47,105, increasing to $53,551 after ten years. The median student debt is $18,750, and 30.5% of students receive financial aid.

The university's retention rate is 67.4%, and its graduation rate is 32.3%.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$47k

1 YEAR

$49k

5 YEARS

$54k

10 YEARS

Top 36% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Houston-Downtown alumni earn a median salary of $47,105. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $49,120. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $53,551. The median debt for graduates is $18,750.

The university has a graduation rate of 32.3% and a retention rate of 67.4%. The acceptance rate is 90.6%. 30.5% of students receive financial aid. The annual in-state tuition is $7,708.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 972 / yr
Median Salary $73,784

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Graduates 741 / yr
Median Salary $49,734

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 278 / yr
Median Salary $65,137

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 252 / yr
Median Salary $54,128

Psychology, General

Graduates 177 / yr
Median Salary $35,808

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 140 / yr
Median Salary $47,108

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 106 / yr
Median Salary $56,475

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 82 / yr
Median Salary $34,123

Business/Commerce, General

Graduates 81 / yr
Median Salary $47,469

Public Health

Graduates 72 / yr
Median Salary $35,119

Management Information Systems and Services

Graduates 70 / yr
Median Salary $51,314

Statistics

Graduates 63 / yr
Median Salary $79,809

Social Work

Graduates 56 / yr
Median Salary $37,365

International Business

Graduates 42 / yr
Median Salary $41,911

Marketing

Graduates 42 / yr
Median Salary $42,914

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $33,146

Biological and Physical Sciences

Graduates 35 / yr
Median Salary $35,952

History

Graduates 34 / yr
Median Salary $37,246

Political Science and Government

Graduates 33 / yr
Median Salary $38,095

Biology, General

Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $31,025

Mathematics

Graduates 27 / yr
Median Salary $49,496

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Graduates 26 / yr
Median Salary $50,595

Social Sciences, General

Graduates 22 / yr
Median Salary $45,687

Chemistry

Graduates 21 / yr
Median Salary $38,954

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Campus Location

Houston, Texas

Houston, TX 77002-1014

University of Houston-Downtown is located in Houston, Texas. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Houston-Downtown has an acceptance rate of 90.6%.