University of Houston-Clear Lake
UHCL
Houston, Texas 77058-1002
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
University of Houston-Clear Lake is a public institution in Houston with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1105, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 6.1K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,004 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,056.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1961 NASA announced that the Manned Spacecraft Center would be located in Houston just off the shores of Clear Lake.
- •In 1964 the University of Houston (UH) began offering courses in physics, math, and various engineering programs to NASA employees at the Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC).
- •In 1968 the Coordinating Board of Texas College and University System authorized the University of Houston to build the Clear Lake Graduate Center (CLGC) on the original 50-acre (200,000 m).
- •Bayou Building The Clear Lake Graduate Center opened in January 1972.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1105
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
71.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$13,548
Programs (79)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
46
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + city premium