PublicUrbanUniversity of Houston-Victoria
UH-Victoria
Victoria, Texas 77901
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
University of Houston-Victoria is a public institution in Victoria with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1085, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
27% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,467 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,624.
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Varsity Sports — Jaguars
History & Fun Facts
- •History University of Houston System (1973–2025) The University of Houston–Victoria began as an effort in the late 1960s by the local community to bring a higher learning institution to Victoria.
- •In 1971, the Coordinating Board of Texas College and University System created an off-campus center of the University of Houston known as the University of Houston Victoria Center.
- •One hundred students enrolled at the center in its inaugural semester of spring 1973.
- •In April 1983, the Texas legislature passed Senate Bill 235, which granted the institution permanent degree-granting status in the state of Texas.
- •The University of Houston Victoria Center was renamed the University of Houston-Victoria, and became the University of Houston System's fourth university.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1085
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
62.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$13,565
Programs (42)
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
61%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
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