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.
6,551 applied, 5,893 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does University of Houston-Downtown cost?
$9,828 a year in-state
Out of state: about $19,548 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 $18,864.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$8,865
$30,000–$48,000
$8,824
$48,000–$75,000
$9,953
$75,000–$110,000
$12,069
over $110,000
$17,444
Sticker, in-state
$18,864
In-state, with aid
$9,828
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $17,428 a year, against $7,708 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $9,720 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does University of Houston-Downtown need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked University of Houston-Downtown's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Houston-Downtown didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate?
90% for fall 2024: 5,893 of 6,551 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Houston-Downtown?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 940 to 1110 (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-Downtown cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $9,953 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $18,864.
How much does University of Houston-Downtown cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Houston-Downtown is $17,428 a year, against $7,708 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $9,828 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $9,720 tuition gap gives about $19,548 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Houston-Downtown's graduation rate?
34% of students finish within six years and 15% within four (IPEDS).
