University of Houston - Downtown

It is not competitive to get into University of Houston - Downtown. The university admitted 88% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 6,131 applications received in 2023, 5,421 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to University of Houston - Downtown, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 6/1 and the fee for the application costs $50.

University of Houston - Downtown Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of University of Houston - Downtown's admissions stats.

University of Houston - Downtown 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	7%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	64%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	6%
Waitlist	No

University of Houston - Downtown Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Houston - Downtown.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	6 1	–

---

Considering Applying Early to University of Houston - Downtown?

---

University of Houston - Downtown does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

---

More on University of Houston - Downtown Admissions

---

Transferring to University of Houston - Downtown

Transfer student admissions is not competitive.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Houston - Downtown

University of Houston - Downtown has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into University of Houston - Downtown?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at University of Houston - Downtown

Curious about the factors that are considered by University of Houston - Downtown during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important

Make sure to check with University of Houston - Downtown for more information on admission factors.

University of Houston - Downtown 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of Houston - Downtown, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with University of Houston - Downtown's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

---

GPA and Testing

---

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Houston - Downtown?

Students admitted to University of Houston - Downtown have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 74% submitted a class rank. At University of Houston - Downtown 7% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 25% were in the top 25% and 61% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Houston - Downtown, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	11.32%
3.75 and 3.99	9.4%
3.50 and 3.74	17.05%
3.25 and 3.49	17.41%
3.00 and 3.24	18.74%
2.50 and 2.9	23.58%
2.00 and 2.49	2.35%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Houston - Downtown directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of Houston - Downtown is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 64% of University of Houston - Downtown's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 6% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of Houston - Downtown?

To be competitive with other University of Houston - Downtown applicants, you should aim to earn between 930 and 1070 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Houston - Downtown 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1070 and 25% of scored lower than 930, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Houston - Downtown students scored 540 or higher and 75% of students scored 460 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Houston - Downtown students scored 540 or higher, and 75% scored a 460 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of Houston - Downtown, you should strive to earn between 16 and 20 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 20 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Houston - Downtown's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 20, and three out of four students scored lower than 20 on the ACT.

A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Houston - Downtown students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.

More Information on Transferring to University of Houston - Downtown

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to University of Houston - Downtown.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Houston - Downtown during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

---

University of Houston - Downtown Admissions FAQs

---

Can I defer my acceptance to University of Houston - Downtown?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Houston - Downtown.

Does University of Houston - Downtown accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Houston - Downtown accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Houston - Downtown accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of Houston - Downtown accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Houston - Downtown accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Houston - Downtown?

✅ University of Houston - Downtown is not test optional.

What is University of Houston - Downtown's acceptance rate?

✅ University of Houston - Downtown's acceptance rate is 88%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Houston - Downtown?

❌ University of Houston - Downtown does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About University of Houston - Downtown?

Choose one of the options below to find out more about about University of Houston - Downtown:

Overview

Student Life

Academics

Tuition & Aid

Visit the College Confidential forums to join the conversation about University of Houston - Downtown

Explore other colleges in Texas or use the college admissions predictor to calculate your chances of getting into some of the top colleges and universities in the U.S.