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University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, TX · City · 6,078 students
WebsiteForbes rankingScorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$15,563
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
51%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$59,004
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
91%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located adjacent to NASA’s Johnson Space Center on a 524-acre nature preserve, the University of Houston-Clear Lake is best known for its deep historical ties to the aerospace and technology industries. Academically, the university excels through its College of Science and Engineering and College of Business, offering standout programs in software engineering, computer science, biotechnology, and healthcare administration. The campus culture is diverse, supportive, and career-focused, catering to both traditional undergraduates and working professionals through flexible course offerings and collaborative learning environments. UHCL uniquely leverages its location to offer students direct pipelines to internships and careers with NASA, regional healthcare systems, and major Houston-area energy and tech firms.

Wikipedia:The University of Houston–Clear Lake (UHCL) is a public university in Pasadena and Houston in Texas, with branch campuses in Pearland and Texas Medical Center. It is part of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1971, UHCL had an enrollment of more than 9,000 students for fall 2019.

Location
Houston, TX, 77058-1002 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
HOU · Houston Hobby
12 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$7,770$21,114
Housing & food (on campus)$12,642$12,642
Books & supplies$1,192$1,192
Cost of attendance$24,622$44,433
Average net price$15,563Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$21,114
In-state: $7,770
Housing & food (on campus)$12,642
Books & supplies$1,192
Cost of attendance$44,433
In-state: $24,622
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $15,563
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.uhcl.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
University of Houston-Clear Lake’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$25,828
Housing$12,642
Books & supplies$720
Personal expenses$3,065
Transportation$2,179
Total published by the school$44,433
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$7,330
$30–48k
$12,470
$48–75k
$19,458
$75–110k
$21,296
$110k+
$21,898
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
51%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
34%
Back for yr 2
74%
Transferred
28%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
58% graduated · 29% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 11% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$52,098
10 yrs after entry$59,004
Debt
Median at graduation$17,831
Monthly payment$189
Middle 50% owe$5.6k–$23.4k
90th percentile$32,591
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1060
R 490–580 · M 480–570
ACT midpoint
20
Comp 20–25 · E 19–25 · M 16–23
SAT middle 50%: 970–1150
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Student Body
Gender
Men 39%Women 61%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
45%
First-gen
48%
Family income
$25,351
Independent
62%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
27.0
Part-time
47%
Race & ethnicity
White
29%
Hispanic
51%
Black
7%
Asian
8%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$52,098
After 10 yrs
$59,004
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other282
Psychology, General132
Biology, General95
Accounting and Related Services87
Business Administration, Management and Operations70
Business/Commerce, General68
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness63
Computer Science59
Fine and Studio Arts53
Finance and Financial Management Services52
Behavioral Sciences46
Health and Medical Administrative Services46
Marketing46
Mechanical Engineering44
Communication and Media Studies40
Criminology40
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$41M
Full-time faculty
59%
Faculty salary
$10,108/mo
Teaching spend
$8,892
per student
Federal loans
28%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Research activity
Research college or university
$3M research spending · 34 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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