University of Houston-Clear Lake

Houston, Texas

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1971Midsize citySEVP certified

About

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. The university serves students in four academic colleges. UHCL offers 97 degree programs: 46 bachelors, 48 masters, and three doctoral. Awarding more than 2,100 degrees annually, the university's alumni base exceeds 73,000.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$21,114
Estimated total for international students: US$38,275
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$7,770
Total cost for in-state students: US$24,931

Net price calculatoruhcl.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 6,078
Graduate students: 1,998
International undergraduates: 1%
Students per teacher: 15 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 91%
SAT: Reading and writing 490–580 · Maths 480–570
ACT: 20–25

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 45%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$61,521

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (86)

Bachelor's degrees40 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyBehavioral SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyDesign and Applied ArtsEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInformation Science/StudiesLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Master's degrees43 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBehavioral SciencesBiology, GeneralBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunications Technologies/TechniciansComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLibrary Science and AdministrationMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees3 subjects

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and Supervision

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.