University of Houston

University of Houston is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at University of Houston is 66%. Out of 29,783 applications received in 2023, 19,728 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to University of Houston, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 5/1 and the application fee costs $75.

University of Houston Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of University of Houston's admissions stats.

University of Houston 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	34%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	51.6%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	8.5%
Waitlist	No

University of Houston Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Houston.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	5 1	–

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Applying Early to University of Houston?

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

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

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More on University of Houston Admissions

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Is University of Houston Difficult To Get Into?

Getting into University of Houston is moderately difficult. University of Houston evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, University of Houston accepted 66% of all applicants, about 19,728 of the 29,783 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of Houston, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of Houston

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Houston

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

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

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. 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 shine.

Admissions Factors at University of Houston

What does University of Houston consider 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

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

University of Houston Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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

Students admitted to University of Houston have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 76.1% submitted a class rank. At University of Houston 34% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 69.1% were in the top 25% and 92% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

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

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	2.1%
3.75 and 3.99	25.1%
3.50 and 3.74	29%
3.25 and 3.49	21.1%
3.00 and 3.24	13.3%
2.50 and 2.9	7.9%
2.00 and 2.49	1.4%

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 directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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 does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 51.6% of University of Houston's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 8.5% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of Houston?

To be competitive with other University of Houston applicants, you should aim to earn between 1170 and 1330 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Houston 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1330 and 25% of scored lower than 1170, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Houston students scored 670 or higher and 75% of students scored 580 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Houston students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 580 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of Houston, you should strive to earn between 23 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Houston's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Houston students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

More Information on Transferring to University of Houston

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Houston.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 25.

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

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of Houston Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Houston?

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

Does University of Houston accept transfer credits?

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

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

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

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

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

✅ University of Houston is not test optional.

What is University of Houston's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of Houston is 66%.

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

❌ University of Houston does not offer early decision.

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