First-Year Freshmen Students (U.S. Only)
At the University of Houston, you’ll find degree programs that will pave the way to the future you envision—whether you want to build the physical foundations of the future as an engineer or architect, shape young minds as an educator, or study how far humanity has already come as an anthropologist. These are just a few of the areas of study available, taught by world-renowned faculty members.
Admission Requirements
Class Rank | Redesigned SAT | OR ACT |
---|---|---|
Top 10% | No Minimum | No Minimum |
Top 11 — 25% | 1080 | 21 |
Top 26 — 50% | 1170 | 24 |
51% and Lower | Individual Review* | Individual Review* |
All Others | Individual Review* | Individual Review* |
*Individual Review: The University of Houston individually reviews applicants who do not meet the assured admissions criteria. Coursework and rigor is taken into consideration by a faculty-led review committee.
Special Major Requirements | State of Texas Uniform Admissions Policy
Transcript
Have your most recent official high-school transcript sent to The University of Houston.
For faster service, send your official transcript to us electronically using TREx, Parchment, or Naviance.
ACT/SAT
Have your ACT or SAT score(s) sent directly from the testing agency to us.
Application Fee
Pay the nonrefundable $75 application fee ($90 for international students) with a credit card, debit card, or check.
Checks can be made out to:
University of Houston
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
4434 University Drive
Houston, TX 77204
First-time freshman may qualify for an application fee waiver. Simply complete the National Association for College Admissions Counseling Fee Waiver Form and submit to admissions@uh.edu.