University of Houston-Clear Lake
University of Houston-Clear Lake is one of the forty-three public 4-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in a suburb, in Houston.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,542 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 280 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 207 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 74%).UHCL's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,160, and fees were $1,558. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $17,712 and $1,558 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students8,542 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate74% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 3 | 16 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 49 miles radius of University of Houston-Clear Lake
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University of Houston
18 miles away |
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Prairie View AM University Nursing Center
20 miles away |
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
20 miles away |
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Fortis College - Houston Campus
26 miles away |
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The University of Texas Medical Branch
27 miles away |
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American Medical Institute
29 miles away |
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Lone Star College - Kingwood
33 miles away |
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Lone Star College - North Harris Meep
37 miles away |
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Brazosport College
41 miles away |
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Lone Star College - Tomball
49 miles away |
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offers 7 nursing programs |
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offers 7 nursing programs |
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offers 6 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 5 nursing programs |
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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1976 - Current |
Admission
72%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1020 to 1230 |
| ACT | 20 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor 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 | $45 |
| Graduates | $45 |
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 | $215/credit | |
| In State Students | $215/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $756/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $406/credit | |
| In State Students | $406/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $905/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 | $9,675 | $9,675 | $34,020 |
| ADN | 70 | $15,050 | $15,050 | $52,920 |
| BSN | 125 | $26,875 | $26,875 | $94,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $20,300 | $20,300 | $45,250 |
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, 65% of University of Houston-Clear Lake's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 38% | $4,820 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $1,944 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $7,567 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 44% | $3,936 |
| Federal Student Loans | 25% | $4,601 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $10,667 |
$11,306
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,898 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,223 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,070 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$22,122 |
| Over $110,000$22,117 |
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Student Population
5,798
Undergrads
2,744
Graduates
5,366
Women
3,176
Men
48%
Full-time
52%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
38% |
|
Hispanic |
32% |
|
Non-resident alien |
10% |
|
Black/African American |
8% |
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Asian |
7% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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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.
