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University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, Texas · Public · 6,078 undergrads

University of Houston-Clear Lake admits 91% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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91% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 970–1150 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

2,352 applied, 2,129 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does University of Houston-Clear Lake cost?

$11,852 a year in-state

Out of state: about $25,196 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $24,931.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$9,544
$30,000–$48,000$9,042
$48,000–$75,000$10,826
$75,000–$110,000$16,388
over $110,000$18,171

Out-of-state tuition is $21,114 a year, against $7,770 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $13,344 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does University of Houston-Clear Lake need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked University of Houston-Clear Lake's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Houston-Clear Lake didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of Houston-Clear Lake's site

What it's like

6,078
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Houston, TX.
74%
of first-years come back for year two.
26%
finish in four years. 51% within six.
$61.5k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$17.9k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is University of Houston-Clear Lake's acceptance rate?
91% for fall 2024: 2,129 of 2,352 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Houston-Clear Lake?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 970 to 1150 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Houston-Clear Lake cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $10,826 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $24,931.
How much does University of Houston-Clear Lake cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Houston-Clear Lake is $21,114 a year, against $7,770 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $11,852 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $13,344 tuition gap gives about $25,196 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Houston-Clear Lake's graduation rate?
51% of students finish within six years and 26% within four (IPEDS).