University of Houston-Clear Lake
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Houston-Clear Lake, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

86
%
Acceptance rate
3.41
Average High School GPA
1081
SAT Midpoint
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Houston-Clear Lake?

86%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UHCL accepted 86% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,120 people applied and 1,768 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1075 / 1381 (78%)
Men
693 / 739 (94%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Houston-Clear Lake:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

13%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at University of Houston-Clear Lake, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Houston-Clear Lake by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UHCL considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Houston-Clear Lake?

3.41
Average High School GPA
1081
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Houston-Clear Lake as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.41. 16% of freshmen who attended UHCL were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 40% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
12%
3.75-3.99
18%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
16%
2.50-2.99
14%
2.00-2.49
1%

UHCL is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

75%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

7%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
490
Math Mean
545
75th Percentile
580
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
500
Verbal Mean
536
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1000
Composite Mean
1081
75th Percentile
1160

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Houston-Clear Lake. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline

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