University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake Overview

University of Houston-Clear Lake is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Houston, Texas. UHCL was founded in 1971 and the school enrolls around 9,279 students per year, which includes 6,679 undergrads. UHCL offers housing for up to 559 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms.

📆 Mark your calendar! June 1, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

There are many ways for students to get involved at UHCL!

Love music or performing? At UHCL you can perform with one of the university's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? UHCL students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in Greek life?UHCL has sororities, but does not have fraternities.

Planning to play sports? UHCL has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at UHCL on the Student Life page.

2022 UHCL Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	95%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.4
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	65%
In-State Tuition	$9,460
Out-of-State	$25,870
Percent of Need Met	52%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$1,302

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Is UHCL a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better view of what UHCL offers and if the school could be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Houston-Clear Lake

It is not difficult to get into UHCL. The acceptance rate at UHCL is 95%. Last year, 1,728 students applied to UHCL and 1,634 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at UHCL

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 73% of students who start at UHCL return for their second year of college. Around 82% of students who started at UHCL earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook UHCL Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with UHCL directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

UHCL's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of University of Houston-Clear Lake's endowment was $37.2 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at UHCL

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

UHCL meets 52% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $1,302 a year.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $22,737 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at UHCL.

Based on this information, is UHCL the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is UHCL a good school for you?

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Where is UHCL?

UHCL is located in the suburban setting of Houston, Texas, less than an hour from Houston.

If you would like to see UHCL for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 45 to Houston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, William P. Hobby.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what UHCL and Houston are like without leaving home.

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