University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX

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University of Houston-Clear Lake is a large public doctoral university located in Houston, Texas, with an undergraduate enrollment of 6,078. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Texas postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 91% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 91% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $19,458 per year. Families earning under $30,000 average $7,330/year — substantially lower. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $107,792. The 4-year graduation rate is 51%, 6 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $59,004.

Acceptance Rate

90.5%

Avg Net Price

$15,563

6-yr Grad Rate

63.8%

Earnings 10yr

$59,004

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
90.5%
SAT Range
970–1150
ACT Range
20–25
Enrollment
6,078
Student:Faculty
15:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$7,770
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,114
Room & Board
$12,642
Students Receiving Aid
45.2%
Median Debt at Grad

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