University of Houston

The University of Houston acceptance rate is 73.9% for the class of 2028.  

This acceptance rate signifies that Houston Uni is slightly selective. So, for admission to this university's UG courses, Indian students should have completed high school / secondary school education.

For admission to PG courses, a Bachelor's degree is required. 

Indian students need to meet the University of Houston admission eligibility which includes a good GPA, English proficiency requirements and standardized test requirements.

Look at the pointers given below -

• Generally, the students are required to have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale but it varies on the type of programme one is applying for. 
• Assured admissions are offered to students who achieved a high school GPA of 3.5+ and for students with 2.5 GPA are evaluated via a holistic review process. 

A leading Tier One research university, the University of Houston is home to more than 4,500 international students. According to the facts for Fall 2024, the total number of international students at UofH is 5,015. India is one of the top countries from where the most number students hail at this university. A total of 1,465 Indian students enrolled at the University of Houston in Fall 2024.  

Houston University maintained its top 75 status in the public universities in a top-ranking publisher's ranking in 2025. It ranks at No. 74. Despite a slight shift from the last year's ranking, Houston Uni has continued to make significant strides in important student success metrics, that remain central to the university's mission of improving educational outcomes. These 2025 ranking are the outcome of UH improved 6-year graduation rate, now at 65%. Also, the university's one-year retention rate also saw improvement. Furthermore, in the 2025 National Universities category, UH ranks at #144.

To get into Houston University, as an international freshman student, the minimum GPA requirement is 3.0 or higher. The UG entry requirements are given below:

• The applicants must have no college coursework prior getting admission to UG courses
• Meet the English language proficiency scores
• SAT / ACT scores (as applicable)
• High school / secondary school transcripts
• Financial documents
• Passport id

Houston University Graduate School uses ApplyWeb for the processing of graduate applications. Visit this account to know the further instructions:

• Go to ApplyWeb
• Choose apply online > online application
• Then, enter the username and password
• Once you are logged in, you can see the application details and status

Check the steps to apply for UofH MBA mentioned below

• Click on the 'apply now' button to fill the application form
• Pay the application fee of aAround INR 6,700 for Foreign students
• Submit necessary docs such as official transcripts, LORs, a goal statement, GMAT / GRE scores, a resume etc.
• Stay updated with the application status

Students are going to receive a welcome email 24-48 hours after applying and expect an update on the status 2-3 weeks after applying

To take admission to Houston University as an international freshman student, the applicants must have no college coursework. The students must have an equivalent GPA of 3.0 or higher. Also, they must meet the English language requirements. For graduate courses, the applicants must check the individual course website. Besides this, the applicants should also submit the application materials like academic transcripts, evidence of English language proficiency score, copy of current passport page, financial documents, etc.

The average class profile of Houston University MS in Business Analytics course is given below (For the Classes of Fall 2021):

• Average incoming GMAT score: 617
• Gender breakdown: 59% Female; 41% Male
• Average years of professional experience: 2.7
• Average undergrad GPA: 3.45

Yes for admission to Houston Uni's MS in Business Analytics course the applicants are required to submit GRE or GMAT scores moreover the admission decision for this course is based on a completed application, official transcripts, resume, a goal statement, standardized test scores and 3 LORs also to take admission to this course the applicants are required to have a 4 year UG degree in any discipline. Lastly post bachelor’s professional work experience is strongly preferred.

For admission to <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-houston/ms-statistics-and-data-science">Houston University MS in Statistics and Data Science</a>, the university does not accept GMAT score. But, the submission of GRE score is optional. To get into this course, the applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree. A major in Mathematics is not required. Background in However, Calculus II and Linear Algebra are pre-requisites. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required in the last 60 hours. Probability and Statistics is not essential, but is a plus. One programming language is also helpful. Other application materials that have to be submitted are:

• Letter of recommendation from three individuals (at least one faculty member)
• English language proficiency test score
• Personal statement and resume

Yes, the <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-houston/ms-petroleum-engineering">University of Houston MS in Petroleum Engineering course</a> is considered a good choice. This course is known for its strong industry connections, experienced faculty, and research opportunities. UH is ranked exceptionally well by U.S. News & World Report for the Petroleum Engineering course in 2025. It ranks at #7 position in 2025. Students with a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or any other Engineering discipline such as Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, etc. are recommended to apply. The university states that taking admission to this course is very competitive.

Check some famous personalities who atteded Houston Uni mentioned below

• Jim Parsons- Actor (Played Sheldon Cooper in Big Bang Theory)
• Dennis Quaid- Actor
• Kenny Rogers- Singer
• Fred Couples- Professional Golfer
• Lizzo- Singer
• Wade Phillips- NFL Coach
• Brent Spiner- Actor
• Loretta Devine- Actress

As per the outcomes stated on the university's website, the average salary for the University of Houston MBA graduates is USD 89,273 (Around INR 75.3 L). The median salary for MBA graduates is USD 76,000 (Around INR 64.1 L). As per the latest viewbook, it has been mentioned that 76% is the average increase in the salary for full-time MBA students after graduation. As per Payscale.com, the popular companies for C.T. Bauer College of Business are Intel Corporation, Option Care, Inc., Enterprise Products Company, Chevron Corporation, etc.

The return on investment of Houston University is one of the key factors to study here. The total annual cost of attendance for out-of-state students is USD 27,482 (INR 22 L). The average UG graduate starting salary is USD 60,500 (INR 50 L). Whereas, the median mid-career salary is USD 110,300 (INR 92 L). Also, the median salary for U of H MBA graduates is USD 76,000 (INR 63.5 L)

Yes, F-1 students with valid -20 issued at UH are allowed to work part time, not more than 20 hours per week, except for school breaks and the student's annual vacation. Students can work part-time on the UH main campus. A few of the <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/10-popular-part-time-campus-jobs-for-students-in-the-us-articlepage-54" target="_blank" rel="noopener">part-time jobs that are popular among international students in the U.S</a>. are:

• Tour Guide
• Teaching Assistant
• Barista
• Campus Tech Support
• Research Study Assistant

After the submission of the application, it may take 6-8 weeks to get an admission decision from UH. It may take longer for students applying to the impacted majors. Once an admission decision has been made, students are going to be notified via email and admission status in myUH portal will be updated.

UG applicants can apply via Common App for admission to Houston University. Pay the application fee of USD 90 (Around INR 8k) when you submit the online application. 

• Then, submit the test scores and English language proficiency score

• Also, submit the high school / secondary academic records (record of Class 9-12)

• Then, check the application status

• Next, receive the i-20. Also, students are required to submit a few other documents like passport id, financial documents, international address form, etc. 

Yes, for admission to Houston Uni MS in CS course, the students are required to submit GRE score. Here are the other admission requirements for MS in CS course

• Official transcripts
• Statement of purpose (maximum one page)
• Resume
• 3 LORs
• English language proficiency test score
• Scanned copy of passport pages
• Financial banking documents

The application fee for international and domestic students may vary from each other. Houston University application fee for international students applying for undergraduate courses is USD 90 (INR 7,502). Whereas, the application fee for international students applying for postgraduate courses is USD 80 (INR 6,668). The fee covers the administrative costs associated with processing and reviewing the application. Applicants must know that the fees, once paid, are non-refundable irrespective of the application status. 

*USD/INR = 83.36

The Academic Excellence Scholarship of the Uni of Houston is for the new freshman students who showcase exceptional academic achievement. This scholarship is renewable for 4 years (5 years for Architecture students). Also, students who want to receive this scholarship have to apply as per the specified deadlines. Supporting information for this scholarship has to be provided as per the specifed deadline such as application fee, test scores (if applicable), self-reporting transcript details, and rank. 

The Houston Uni's scholarship opportunities are available for international students based on their criteria but students are considered for these awards only after they complete their application for admission and submit all the supporting documents by the deadline and one such scholarship is the Academic Excellence Scholarship for which the award amount ranges between INR 82,986 - 4,97,916 per year (renewable up to four years). 

Jack D'Ann Burke International Scholarship, offered by Houston Uni is for international UG and PG students of Houston University. The award amount is USD 1,000. Students must submit the scholarship application for this. All UG students must have a 3.0 GPA and PG students must have a 3.5 GPA. The application must be submitted as per the deadline. 

The tuition fee at Houston University is different for every UG courses. But, UG students can have the tuition fee between INR 19.6 Lacs - INR 26 lakh. Also, the hostel fees at this university is around INR 5 Lacs - INR 11 lakh. Course-wise tuition fee is given below: 

CoursesTuition FeesHostel Fees<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-houston/courses/ba-bc">B.A.</a>INR 19.68 LINR 9.6 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-houston/courses/be-btech-bc">B.E. / B.Tech</a>INR 19.68 L - 25.9 LINR 9.6 L - 10.85 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-houston/courses/bsc-bc">B.Sc.</a>INR 19.68 L - 24.51 LINR 5.64 L - 9.6 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-houston/courses/bfa-bc">BFA</a>INR 19.68 L - 25.9 LINR 9.6 L - 10.85 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-houston/courses/others-ug-bc">Others UG</a>INR 19.68 LINR 9.6 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-houston/courses/barch-bc">B.Arch</a>INR 19.68 L - 25.9 LINR 9.6 L - 10.85 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-houston/courses/bed-bc">B.Ed</a>INR 19.68 LINR 9.6 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-houston/courses/bjmc-bc">B.J.M.C.</a>INR 19.68 LINR 9.6 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-houston/courses/bfa-bc">BFA</a>INR 19.68 L - 24.51 LINR 5.64 L - 9.6 L<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/university-of-houston/courses/bhm-bc">BHM</a>INR 19.68 LINR 9.6 L

Houston University's affordability and the quality of the academic programs are just couple of reasons this university was named one of the 'Princeton Review's Best Value Colleges'- Top 50. The tuition fee for out-of-state residents for the academic year 2024-25 is USD 27,926 (Around INR 24 lakh). For PG students, the tuition fee for one year is around INR 12 L – INR 35 L.

The University of Houston tuition fees for international students vary from course to course. Therefore, international students should check the tuition fees for their courses before applying. Check below the tuition fees for some of the most popular courses at UH:

 Courses1st Year Tuition FeesMBA/PGDM (14 courses)INR 16 L - 35 LMS (34 courses)INR 13 L - 22 LBE / BTech (20 courses)INR 19 L - 22 LMIM (13 courses)INR 16 L - 35 LBBA (16 courses)INR 19 L - 23 LBSc (19 courses)INR 19 L - 23 LBA (19 courses)INR 19 LM.Arch (3 courses)INR 14 L - 27 LMA (9 courses)INR 13 L - 16 LOthers PG (5 courses)INR 14 L - 17 L

Living Expenses: The estimated living expenses for the academic year 2024-25 for UG students are given below:

Particulars

Expenses for On-Campus Housing

Room & board

USD 11,286

Books & supplies

USD 1,430

 

According to Princeton Review, UH ranks among the Top 50 Best Value Public Universities in 2025. It ranks at #42 among public universities for 2025, highlighting its strong academics, affordability, and career prospects for graduates. UH is one of just 209 institutions, about 7% of the nation's 4-year colleges to make it on the list. As per a news published by the university, students cited academic strength and long-term value as some of the reasons of choosing UH. A student told the Princeton Review that it is not very expensive for the quality of education one is getting at UH. One can feel like his / her degree is appreciating in value over time.

The University of Houston offers more than 200 programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. However, as per a top-ranking publisher, the most popular majors at the UH include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Social Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Health Professions and Related Programs, etc.

As per the student alumni, the ROI of studying MBA from the University of Houston is great. The tuition fee for an MBA course is INR 36 Lakh. Whereas, the average starting salary is exceeding USD 100,000 (Around INR 87 lakh) for the 2023 graduates. Some of the programme highlights are:

• This course allows students to apply the strategic concepts they have learned to a multi-disciplinary experiential project, developing cross-functional skills in reference to real-world applications
• The academic advisors and career counsellors at Houston University work with students to build around the skills they have and develop the ones that are required

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UofH MS in Business Analytics course is STEM-based. A few of the reasons that makes this course an unique one are:

• Students have a chance to learn from expert faculty who are leaders in their fields, and give hands-on learning experiences
• This course will give students marketable skills in a business environment that understands how valuable those capabilities are
• Students are going to get career guidance while studying this course. The Rockewell Career Center is C.T. Bauer College of Business’ exclusive hub for business students to connect with the people and opportunities

Houston University offers several courses. At the UG level, over 110 courses are offered. On the other hand, at the graduate level, 150+ course options are available. A few of the study areas at the UG level are Architecture, Graphic Design, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Engineering, Digital Media, etc. Here are some of the study areas at the graduate level:

• Arts
• Business
• Architecture & Design
• Engineering
• Law
• Social Work
• Nursing
• Technology

The University of Houston campus size is 895 acres (over 4 locations). Student enrollment at this university is 47,000+. Out of this, 38,000+ are UG students and 6,000+ are Master's students. From the total number of international students, 5,000+ are international students. This university offers more than 250 courses. Out of this, 110+ are Bachelor's courses and 110+ are master's students.

The campus size of the University of Houston main campus is 895 acres. The total number of buildings at this university is 163. As per the facts, 18% of the undergraduates are living on campus. The university provides housing facility to international students at the UG and PG level. For the Lofts, the housing fee can range between USD 5,000 – USD 7,200. Additionally, there are 500+ student organizations.

On-campus is available for international students at the Uni of Houston. This university has 4 student housing facilities. Three complexes on the university on the Houston University campus is owned by private companies but operated jointly by the university. University Lofts is the university run housing. 

At the Uni of Houston, there is one Indian Students Association. This is a non-profit students organization. It conducts many events throughout the year. This students association concludes the events by its Talent Show, which attracts 1,000+ performers 

In 2026, the University of QS rankings is #556. In the previous year's rankings, this university was #651-660. This shows that there has been an improvement in the QS rankings. A few of the subject rankings are #34 for Hospitality and Leisure Management, #51-100 for Engineering - Petroleum #251-300 for Psychology, etc. 

Houston University has been ranked at No. 77 in the 2026 Best Colleges in the Future Leaders list as per TIME Magazine. This ranking highlights the university's position among the Top colleges in preparing today's students for better leaders tomorrow. Also, in the National Universities rankings by U.S. News, UG ranks at No. 68 among the public universities in 2026. 

In Times Higher Education rankings, Houston University ranks at #401-500 in 2026. Also, in the U.S. - based rankings, this university ranks at #80 in 2026 U.S.-based rankings.

For a few subjects, THE rankings  in 2025 are #201-250 for Engineering, #301+ for Law, #301-400 for Business and Economics, #351-300 for Education Studies etc. 

Houston Uni ranks at No. 43 among public universities on the latest Forbes list of America's Top Colleges for 2026. This jump has made the university enter in the Top 50 Universities among the 500 institutions. Forbes ranked the UH at No. 107 America's Top Colleges list.