University of Houston Acceptance Rate
Houston, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 30,327
- Admitted
- 21,087
- Yield
- 26.8%
- 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's acceptance rate has risen from 63% in 2014–15 to 69.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 17,328 to 30,327 (+75%) over that period.
Its 69.5% rate makes University of Houston more selective than about 63% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 65%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (70.9% for women vs 67.7% for men, a 3.2-point gap). University of Houston has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 26.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 17,328 | 10,915 | 63% | 4,048 |
| 2015–16 | 17,971 | 10,732 | 59.7% | 4,187 |
| 2016–17 | 19,860 | 11,627 | 58.5% | 4,463 |
| 2017–18 | 20,768 | 12,691 | 61.1% | 4,959 |
| 2018–19 | 22,461 | 14,002 | 62.3% | 5,198 |
| 2019–20 | 25,393 | 16,500 | 65% | 5,680 |
| 2020–21 | 28,645 | 17,986 | 62.8% | 5,225 |
| 2021–22 | 29,721 | 19,474 | 65.5% | 5,437 |
| 2022–23 | 29,783 | 19,728 | 66.2% | 5,555 |
| 2023–24 | 30,327 | 21,087 | 69.5% | 5,652 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 17,185 | 12,184 | 70.9% |
| Men | 13,142 | 8,903 | 67.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–660 | 51% |
| SAT Math | 570–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–28 | 7% |
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's acceptance rate?
University of Houston's acceptance rate is 69.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (21,087 admitted of 30,327 applicants).
Is University of Houston test optional?
University of Houston is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Houston?
University of Houston received 30,327 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 21,087.
What SAT score do you need for University of Houston?
Admitted students at University of Houston typically scored 580–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Houston getting harder to get into?
University of Houston has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 63% in 2014–15 to 69.5% 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.uh.edu/.