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University of Houston-Clear Lake

Also known as: UHCL

📍 Houston, Texas🏛️ Urban Setting👥 6,078 Undergrads🔗 www.uhcl.edu

Overview

University of Houston-Clear Lake is an medium public research university in Houston, Texas. It enrolls about 6,078 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 91%. Graduates earn a median of $59,004 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

91%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,060

490–580

Net Price

$15,563

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

52%

Retention

74%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$59,004

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

90.5%

SAT Average

1,060

ACT Composite

20–25

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200490 – 580 (mid 50%)800

Math

200480 – 570 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

120 – 25 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,770

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$21,114

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$24,622

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$15,563

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$7,330
$30,001 – $48,000	$12,470
$48,001 – $75,000	$19,458
$75,001 – $110,000	$21,296
$110,001 +	$21,898

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

28.0%

Academics & Programs

University of Houston-Clear Lake offers programs across 21 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

22.6%

Interdisciplinary Studies

19.6%

Psychology

8.8%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

6.4%

Computer & Information Sciences

6.2%

Health Professions

5.6%

Social Sciences

4.8%

Engineering

4.1%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

52%

On-Time (4yr)

34%

Retention (FT)

74%

% Earning >$25K

83%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$52,098

8 years

$56,582

10 years

$59,004

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

58.8%

White

46.2%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

28.7%

Black or African American

6.9%

Asian

8.1%

Hispanic / Latino

50.8%

Two or more races

3.1%

International

0.9%

Gender

Women

61.0%

Men

39.0%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Houston-Clear Lake hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 91%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1060.

How much does University of Houston-Clear Lake cost?

In-state tuition is $7,770, and out-of-state is $21,114. Average net price after financial aid is $15,563.

What is University of Houston-Clear Lake known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at University of Houston-Clear Lake?

The 6-year graduation rate is 52%, and 74% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.