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IPEDS ID: 225432
OPE ID: 00361200
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University of Houston-Downtown
1 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002-1014
General information:  (713) 221-8000
Website:  www.uhd.edu
Type:  4-year, Public
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus setting:  City: Large
Campus housing:  No
Student population:  12,918 (12,757 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  20 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.uhd.edu/admissions/
Apply Onlinewww.uhd.edu/admissions/forms.html
Financial Aidwww.uhd.edu/financial/
Net Price Calculatorwww.uhd.edu/financial/calculator/index.html
Mission Statement
  www.uhd.edu/about/mission.html
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance education opportunities - undergraduate level
Distance education opportunities - graduate level
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2011Full timePart time
Total faculty323271
Instructional323271
Research and public service00
Total graduate assistants-0
Instructional-0
Research and public service-0
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
Tuition and fees
In-state$4,392$4,604$4,786$5,0224.9%
Out-of-state$11,040$12,044$12,298$13,4469.3%
Books and supplies$1,076$1,100$1,100$1,1000.0%
Living arrangement
Off Campus
Room and board$8,600$8,600$8,600$8,6000.0%
Other$7,000$7,000$9,398$9,3980.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other$7,000$7,000$9,398$9,3980.0%
Total Expenses2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
In-state
Off Campus$21,068$21,304$23,884$24,1201.0%
Off Campus with Family$12,468$12,704$15,284$15,5201.5%
Out-of-state
Off Campus$27,716$28,744$31,396$32,5443.7%
Off Campus with Family$19,116$20,144$22,796$23,9445.0%
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 Multiyear Tuition Calculator
Average graduate student tuition and fees for academic year2012-2013
In-state tuition$4,995
In-state fees$1,074
Out-of-state tuition$10,683
Out-of-state fees$1,074
Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition planX
Tuition payment planX
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Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2010-2011
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid169284%————
Grant or scholarship aid64578%$5,298,249$8,214
Federal grants51563%$2,514,723$4,883
Pell grants51462%$2,381,475$4,633
Other federal grants37646%$133,248$354
State/local government grant or scholarships39348%$2,385,158$6,069
Institutional grants or scholarships28735%$398,368$1,388
Student loan aid48559%$1,119,740$2,309
Federal student loans48359%$1,113,582$2,306
Other student loans(*)0%(*)(*)
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
  • (*) Number receiving aid and total and average amounts of aid received are withheld to preserve the privacy of individuals.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid19,34273%$84,050,447$8,997
Pell grants6,09348%$24,401,168$4,005
Federal student loans1,29910%$5,638,090$4,340
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Net Price
Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2008-20092009-20102010-2011
Average net price$10,655$9,206$8,218
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2008-20092009-20102010-2011
$0 – $30,000$9,132$8,225$6,892
$30,001 – $48,000$10,029$8,672$7,040
$48,001 – $75,000$13,444$12,525$10,180
$75,001 – $110,000$15,212$15,229$15,829
$110,001 and more—$16,185$15,938
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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open-close Enrollment
Fall 2011
Total enrollment12,918
Undergraduate enrollment12,757
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment1,972
Graduate enrollment161
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 49% Part-time: 51%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 39% Female: 61%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 8% Black or African American: 28% Hispanic/Latino: 37% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 20% Two or more races: 1% Race/ethnicity unknown: 1% Non-resident alien: 5%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 50% 25 and over: 50% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 96% Out-of-state: 1% Foreign countries: 2% Unknown: 0%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2010.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 17% Part-time: 83%
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Undergraduate application fee (2012-2013): $35
  • This institution has an open admission policy. Contact the institution for more information.
  • Beginning Fall 2013, UHD will implement admissions standards for incoming freshmen. Students in the top 25% of their high school class will gain automatic admission. Students in the 26th to 50th percentile must have a 2.5 GPA or a minimum SAT of 850 or ACT of 18. All other students will be individually reviewed and will receive a personal student success plan along with admission to UHD or will be referred to a local community college prior to entrance to UHD.
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 60% Part-time students: 50%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2010 and Returned in Fall 2011
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 29 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2011.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 15% Transfer-out rate: 47%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 2% 6-year: 12% 8-year: 19%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 11% Female: 17%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Asian: 15% Black or African American: 10% Hispanic/Latino: 18% White: 10% Non-resident alien: 19%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2011-2012
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramBachelorMaster
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
  • d identifies programs and award levels that are offered as a distance education program. For program category totals, d is shown if one or more programs in the category are offered as a distance education program.
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General30-
Biotechnology11-
Microbiology, General8-
Category total49-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting272-
Business Administration and Management, General90d0
Business/Commerce, General93d-
Finance, General129d-
Insurance11-
International Business/Trade/Commerce77d-
Management Information Systems, General57d-
Marketing/Marketing Management, General62d-
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management33d-
Category total824d0
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication, General88-
Category total88-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General20-
Category total20-
Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education-0
Curriculum and Instruction-5
Elementary Education and Teaching-2
Secondary Education and Teaching-1
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels-0
Category total-8
Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician31-
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician8-
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician11-
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician7-
Category total57-
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General32-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing143
Category total463
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature22-
Category total22-
History
History, General19-
Category total19-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies216d23d
Securities Services Administration/Management-10
Category total216d33d
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies5d-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies305d-
Category total310d-
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, General18-
Mathematics, General9-
Category total27-
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences13-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other274d-
Category total287d-
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy11-
Category total11-
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General9-
Chemistry, Other3-
Category total12-
Psychology
Psychology, General219d-
Category total219d-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work16-
Category total16-
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government, General29-
Social Sciences, General22-
Sociology35-
Category total86-
Visual and Performing Arts
Visual and Performing Arts, General9-
Category total9-
Grand total2,31844
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
  • No varsity sports data reported for this institution.
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges(!)7/1/1976 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2011 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200920102011
Illegal weapons possession020
Drug law violations222
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible000
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery320
Aggravated assault110
Burglary100
Motor vehicle theft250
Arson000
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year2009
Default rate14.2%
Number in default319
Number in repayment2,233
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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