University of Houston
Houston, Texas
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.46
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The University of Houston ( ; HEW-stən) is a public research university in Houston, Texas, United States. It was established in 1927 as Houston Junior College, a coeducational institution and one of multiple junior colleges formed in the first decades of the 20th century. In 1934, HJC was restructured as a four-year degree-granting institution and renamed University of Houston. In 1977, it became the founding member…
- Rankings
#82 (CWUR US)▼
National rank
Ranked #82 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #95 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #107 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National Universities
Ranked #132 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
Master's Universities
Ranked #173 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
4302 University Drive, Room 212, Houston, Texas, 77204-2018
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