Houston, Texas · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
The University of Houston–Clear Lake (UHCL) is a public university in Pasadena and Houston in Texas, with branch campuses in Pearland and Texas Medical Center. It is part of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1971, UHCL had an enrollment of more than 9,000 students for fall 2019. The university serves students in four academic colleges. UHCL offers 97 degree programs: 46 bachelors, 48 masters, and three doctoral. Awarding more than 2,100 degrees annually, the university's alumni base exceeds 73,000.
National rank
Ranked #342 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 990–1170
SAT ERW:
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2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, Texas, 77058-1002
Visit University SiteSAT math: 490–580
ACT composite: 18–23
Total: 8,211
Undergrad: 6,108
Undergrad full-time: 3,208
Graduate: 2,103
Part-time: 4,148
In-state
Tuition: $7,746
Total cost on campus: $24,376
Out-of-state
Tuition: $21,330
Total cost on campus: $37,960
Room & board: $11,014
Books & supplies: $1,026
Receive aid: 76%
Avg grant aid: $12,220
Pell grant recipients: 48%
Rent: $771 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.25
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $3.92 / gal
State average price. AAA.