University of Houston-Downtown

    Houston, TX · Public · Master's university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    940–1110
    Median ~1030
    Acceptance rate
    90%
    Enrollment
    12,555
    ACT middle 50%
    16–22

    What the numbers say about University of Houston-Downtown

    • The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 940 to 1110. A planning score near or above 1150 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 90% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 33% completion rate and $53,551 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1030 SAT scorePlan for a 1100Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $7,708
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $17,548
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $53,551
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    33%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 940 and 1110. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1150 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1110 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1030 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 940 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to University of Houston-Downtown's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA950–114052%
    The University of Texas Permian BasinOdessa, TX910–113095%
    Shepherd UniversityShepherdstown, WV880–114097%
    University of Hawaii at HiloHilo, HI950–118061%
    Adrian CollegeAdrian, MI870–114073%
    Millikin UniversityDecatur, IL860–113067%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for University of Houston-Downtown?

    University of Houston-Downtown's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 940–1110, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1150 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate?

    University of Houston-Downtown's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 90%.

    How much does it cost to attend University of Houston-Downtown?

    In-state tuition is approximately $7,708 and out-of-state is approximately $17,548. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is University of Houston-Downtown test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Houston-Downtown's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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