University of Houston-Victoria

University of Houston-Victoria Overview

University of Houston-Victoria is a public, state school in a small town setting in Victoria, Texas. University of Houston-Victoria was founded in 1973 and the school presently has around 4,407 students per year, which includes 3,012 undergrad students. University of Houston-Victoria ensures housing for up to 627 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

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2022 University of Houston-Victoria Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	56%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED offered but % not available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	64%
In-State Tuition	$5,111
Out-of-State	$14,903
Percent of Need Met	69%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$12,217

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Is University of Houston-Victoria a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. 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 factors to get a clearer sense of what University of Houston-Victoria offers and if the college might be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Houston-Victoria

University of Houston-Victoria is not difficult to get into. Around 56% of applicants get into University of Houston-Victoria each year. Out of 3,950 applications received in 2022, 2,197 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Houston-Victoria

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

Around 55% of students who start at University of Houston-Victoria come back for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for University of Houston-Victoria Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from University of Houston-Victoria by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with University of Houston-Victoria directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

University of Houston-Victoria'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.

University of Houston-Victoria's endowment was valued at $7.5 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, University of Houston-Victoria spends about $3,883 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Houston-Victoria

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

University of Houston-Victoria meets 69% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $12,217 a year.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $6,382 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 financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out 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 University of Houston-Victoria.

Based on this information, is University of Houston-Victoria the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is University of Houston-Victoria a good school for you?

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Where is University of Houston-Victoria?

University of Houston-Victoria is located in the small town setting of Victoria, Texas.

If you would like to see University of Houston-Victoria for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 59 to Victoria, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Victoria International.

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