University of Houston - Downtown
Admissions

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

90
%
Acceptance rate
3.25
Average High School GPA
June 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Houston - Downtown?

90%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UHD accepted 90% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,797 people applied and 6,166 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3721 / 4025 (92%)
Men
2445 / 2772 (88%)

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 - Downtown:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

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

22%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 22% ended up enrolling at University of Houston - Downtown, making their yield rate Medium. 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 - Downtown by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UHD considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

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

3.25
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Houston - Downtown as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.25. 6% of freshmen who attended UHD were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 25% 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
10%
3.75-3.99
10%
3.50-3.74
15%
3.25-3.49
18%
3.00-3.24
18%
2.50-2.99
25%
2.00-2.49
3%

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

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

43%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
440
75th Percentile
530
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
460
75th Percentile
540
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
910
75th Percentile
1060

Application Deadlines

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

Regular Admissions

June 1
Regular admission deadline

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