University of Houston
University of Houston is one of the forty-three public 4-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in an urban area, in Houston.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 45,364 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 4,959 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 4,215 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 85%). Every year 54% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Houston's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $8,724, and fees were $982. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $21,084 and $982 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students45,364 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate85% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 54 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 46 miles radius of University of Houston
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Prairie View AM University Nursing Center
3 miles away |
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
4 miles away |
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Fortis College - Houston Campus
9 miles away |
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American Medical Institute
14 miles away |
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University of Houston-Clear Lake
18 miles away |
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Lone Star College - North Harris Meep
22 miles away |
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Lone Star College - Kingwood
24 miles away |
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Lone Star College - Tomball
32 miles away |
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The University of Texas Medical Branch
44 miles away |
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Prairie View A & M University
46 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1954 - Current |
Admission
61%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1110 to 1280 |
| ACT | 23 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $75 |
| Graduates | $75 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $364/credit | |
| In State Students | $364/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $879/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $448/credit | |
| In State Students | $448/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $963/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $16,380 | $16,380 | $39,555 |
| ADN | 70 | $25,480 | $25,480 | $61,530 |
| BSN | 125 | $45,500 | $45,500 | $109,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $22,400 | $22,400 | $48,150 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 85% of University of Houston's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 37% | $4,589 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $1,674 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 33% | $6,312 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 48% | $6,612 |
| Federal Student Loans | 36% | $5,101 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $11,941 |
$15,664
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,929 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,646 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,821 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$20,811 |
| Over $110,000$22,451 |
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Student Population
37,215
Undergrads
8,149
Graduates
22,608
Women
22,756
Men
73%
Full-time
27%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
31% |
|
White |
26% |
|
Asian |
21% |
|
Black/African American |
10% |
|
Non-resident alien |
9% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
