University of Houston

Your chances at University of Houston

Enter a score to see whether University of Houston is a reach, target or likely school for you.

A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.

Application deadlines

University of Houston’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision

May 31, 2027

The application fee is $75 ($90 for international applicants), and University of Houston accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only. University of Houston asks for the Common App personal essay.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Houston’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

University of Houston doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How University of Houston rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.46 GPA. 25% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

• 4.03%
• 3.75–3.9922%
• 3.50–3.7427%
• 3.25–3.4923%
• 3.00–3.2415%
• 2.50–2.999%
• 2.00–2.491%
• Under 2.00.1%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $26,734 in-state and $39,214 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $13,738 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

• $0–30k$10,327
• $30–48k$10,690
• $48–75k$12,613
• $75–110k$19,459
• $110k+$22,969