Overview
Houston is a highly rated public university located in Houston, Texas. It is a large institution. Admissions is somewhat competitive. Popular majors include Psychology, Finance, and Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies.
Large
City
Public
37,553
undergraduates
- Acceptance Rate
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66%
- Graduation Rate
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56%
- Average Annual Cost
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$24,923
- Average Net Price
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$16,161
- Salary After Graduation
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$48,300
- Athletics Website
- uhcougars.com
- In-state Tuition
- $9,699
- Out-of-state Tuition
- $21,891
- GPA Average
- 3.5
- SAT Average
- 1235
- ACT Average
- 25
Virtual Tour
Admissions
Acceptance Rate:
66%
Average GPA:
3.54
SAT
SAT Average: 1235
SAT Range: 1140
- 1330
Math:
570
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670
Reading & Writing:
570
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660
ACT
Average: 25
Range: 23 - 28
Information
Academics
Freshman Retention
85%
4yr Graduation
27%
6yr Graduation
56%
570 -
670
SAT Math
570 -
660
SAT Reading and Writing
23 -
28
ACT Composite
- Student Body:
- Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting Highest degree degree awarded: Graduate degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Business/Corporate Communications.Bachelors Degree
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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Finance and Financial Management Services.Bachelors Degree
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General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Hospitality Administration/Management.Bachelors Degree
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Human Resources Management and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Management Information Systems and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Marketing.Bachelors Degree
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American Sign Language.Bachelors Degree
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East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelors Degree
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Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelors Degree
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Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelors Degree
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Anthropology.Bachelors Degree
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Economics.Bachelors Degree
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Political Science and Government.Bachelors Degree
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Sociology.Bachelors Degree
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Applied Mathematics.Bachelors Degree
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Mathematics.Bachelors Degree
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Architecture.Bachelors Degree
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Environmental Design.Bachelors Degree
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Interior Architecture.Bachelors Degree
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Bachelors Degree
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Biology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Biotechnology.Bachelors Degree
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Chemical Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Civil Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Industrial Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Mechanical Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Petroleum Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Chemistry.Bachelors Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Bachelors Degree
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Physical Sciences.Bachelors Degree
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Physics.Bachelors Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Journalism.Bachelors Degree
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Bachelors Degree
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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Bachelors Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Bachelors Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelors Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Software and Media Applications.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Systems Analysis.Bachelors Degree
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Information Science/Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Bachelors Degree
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Construction Engineering Technologies.Bachelors Degree
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Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Bachelors Degree
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Engineering Technology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.Bachelors Degree
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Dance.Bachelors Degree
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Design and Applied Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelors Degree
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Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Music.Bachelors Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Bachelors Degree
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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services.Bachelors Degree
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Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelors Degree
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History.Bachelors Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelors Degree
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelors Degree
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Philosophy.Bachelors Degree
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Religion/Religious Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Psychology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Master's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's Degree
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Business/Commerce, General.Doctoral Degree
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Finance and Financial Management Services.Master's Degree
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Hospitality Administration/Management.Master's Degree
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Hospitality Administration/Management.Doctoral Degree
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Human Resources Management and Services.Master's Degree
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Marketing.Master's Degree
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.Master's Degree
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering.Master's Degree
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering.Doctoral Degree
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Chemical Engineering.Doctoral Degree
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Chemical Engineering.Master's Degree
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Civil Engineering.Master's Degree
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Civil Engineering.Doctoral Degree
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.Master's Degree
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.Doctoral Degree
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.Master's Degree
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.Doctoral Degree
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Industrial Engineering.Doctoral Degree
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Industrial Engineering.Master's Degree
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Materials EngineeringMaster's Degree
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Materials EngineeringDoctoral Degree
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Mechanical Engineering.Doctoral Degree
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Mechanical Engineering.Master's Degree
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Petroleum Engineering.Master's Degree
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Surveying Engineering.Master's Degree
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Surveying Engineering.Doctoral Degree
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Systems Engineering.Master's Degree
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Master's Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Master's Degree
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Optometry.First Professional Degree
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.First Professional Degree
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.Master's Degree
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.Doctoral Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's Degree
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Anthropology.Master's Degree
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Economics.Doctoral Degree
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Economics.Master's Degree
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Political Science and Government.Doctoral Degree
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Political Science and Government.Master's Degree
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Sociology.Master's Degree
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Applied Mathematics.Master's Degree
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Mathematics.Master's Degree
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Mathematics.Doctoral Degree
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Architecture.Master's Degree
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Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.Master's Degree
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Design and Applied Arts.Master's Degree
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Master's Degree
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Fine and Studio Arts.Master's Degree
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Music.Doctoral Degree
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Music.Master's Degree
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.Doctoral Degree
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.Master's Degree
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Chemistry.Master's Degree
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Chemistry.Doctoral Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Master's Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Doctoral Degree
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Physics.Master's Degree
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Physics.Doctoral Degree
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Master's Degree
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Doctoral Degree
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Biology, General.Master's Degree
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Biology, General.Doctoral Degree
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Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.Doctoral Degree
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Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.Master's Degree
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Biological and Physical Sciences.Master's Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Doctoral Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Master's Degree
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Psychology, General.Master's Degree
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Research and Experimental Psychology.Doctoral Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Master's Degree
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Master's Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Doctoral Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Master's Degree
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Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Master's Degree
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Curriculum and Instruction.Doctoral Degree
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Curriculum and Instruction.Master's Degree
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's Degree
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Doctoral Degree
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Special Education and Teaching.Master's Degree
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's Degree
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Engineering Technology, General.Master's Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Master's Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Doctoral Degree
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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Master's Degree
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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Doctoral Degree
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services.Master's Degree
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Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.Master's Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Doctoral Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Master's Degree
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History.Doctoral Degree
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History.Master's Degree
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Law.Master's Degree
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Law.First Professional Degree
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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.Master's Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Philosophy.Master's Degree
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Public Administration.Master's Degree
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Public Policy Analysis.Master's Degree
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Social Work.Master's Degree
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Social Work.Doctoral Degree
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Master's Degree
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Doctoral Degree
Degrees and Courses of Study
75 Bachelors Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
SOCIAL SCIENCES
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
ENGINEERING
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
HISTORY
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
PSYCHOLOGY
105 Other Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
ENGINEERING
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
SOCIAL SCIENCES
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
PSYCHOLOGY
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
EDUCATION
ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
HISTORY
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
Financial
$9,699
In-state Tuition
$21,891
Out-of-state Tuition
- Average Cost of Attendance
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$24,923
- Average Net Price
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$16,161
- Percentage of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Student Loans:
- 30%
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed:
- $18,750
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed:
- $8,244
- The Median Debt For Dependent Students:
- $12,300
- The Median Debt For Independent Students:
- $18,750
- The Median Debt For Female Students:
- $13,700
- The Median Debt For Male Students:
- $13,743
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $0 - $30,000:
- $14,000
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $30,001 - $75,000:
- $13,000
- The Median Debt For Students With Family Income Greater than $75,000:
- $13,639
Debt
Household Income
Median Household Income:
$68,874
Athletics
- Division
- NCAA I
- Conference
-
American
- Athletics Website
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Student Life
Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
37,553
- Number Of Graduate Students
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7,976
- Male/Female Undergraduate Ratio
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1:1
- Carnegie Classification Undergraduate Profile
- Four-year, medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in
- Share Of Und Deg Cert Seeking Part Time
- 26%
- Proportion Of Faculty That Is Full Time
- 82%
- Percentage Of Undergraduates Aged 25 And Above
- 16%
- Percentage First Generation Students
- 40%
- Percent Of Students Over 23 At Entry
- 23%
- Share Of Female Students
- 53%
- Share Of Married Students
- 6%
- Share Of Dependent Students
- 75%
- Share Of Veteran Students
- 0%
- Share Of First Generation Students
- 40%
- Number Of Non Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students
- 1,057
Carnegie Classification Size And Setting:
Four-year, large, primarily nonresidential
Student Life
Financial
- Public or Private
- Public