Campus & Student Life at University of Houston

Home to about 39,165 undergraduates in 2020, UH is a very large, public university located in Houston, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UH offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UH can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UH Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UH Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UH Disability Services.

UH for the Military

While not a "service academy", UH does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our UH for Veterans Guide.

UH offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UH does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Houston

UH offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Houston

UH has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 39,165 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 28,966 (74.0%). Part-time attendance was 10,199 (26.0%).

University of Houston is Ranked #298 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UH receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UH #298 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UH by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UH Diversity Guide.

University of Houston Competes in the NCAA

UH has a total of 526 student athletes, 318 men and 208 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Houston Athletics