University of Houston-Downtown Acceptance Rate
Houston, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,953
- Admitted
- 6,302
- Yield
- 23.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate has risen from 84.2% in 2014–15 to 90.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,235 to 6,953 (+115%) over that period.
Its 90.6% rate makes University of Houston-Downtown more selective than about 20% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 28%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (92.3% for women vs 88.2% for men, a 4.1-point gap). University of Houston-Downtown has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 23.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,235 | 2,723 | 84.2% | 993 |
| 2015–16 | 3,460 | 2,686 | 77.6% | 877 |
| 2016–17 | 4,187 | 3,470 | 82.9% | 939 |
| 2017–18 | 3,931 | 3,305 | 84.1% | 967 |
| 2018–19 | 4,416 | 3,673 | 83.2% | 1,069 |
| 2019–20 | 5,617 | 4,981 | 88.7% | 1,467 |
| 2020–21 | 5,973 | 5,544 | 92.8% | 1,491 |
| 2021–22 | 6,148 | 5,831 | 94.8% | 1,360 |
| 2022–23 | 6,131 | 5,421 | 88.4% | 1,373 |
| 2023–24 | 6,953 | 6,302 | 90.6% | 1,491 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,102 | 3,788 | 92.3% |
| Men | 2,851 | 2,514 | 88.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–560 | 43% |
| SAT Math | 470–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 4% |
How University of Houston compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate?
University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate is 90.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,302 admitted of 6,953 applicants).
Is University of Houston-Downtown test optional?
University of Houston-Downtown is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Houston-Downtown?
University of Houston-Downtown received 6,953 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,302.
What SAT score do you need for University of Houston-Downtown?
Admitted students at University of Houston-Downtown typically scored 490–560 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Houston-Downtown getting harder to get into?
University of Houston-Downtown has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 84.2% in 2014–15 to 90.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uhd.edu/.