About University of Houston-Clear Lake

Founded in 1974, University of Houston-Clear Lake. is a college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 5,570 full time undergraduate students, and 3,099 full time graduate students.

The University of Houston-Clear Lake Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 299 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Houston-Clear Lake include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate64%
Application Deadline
Application Fee45
SAT Range930-1110
ACT Range20-23

Admissions at UHCL are considered Selective, with ,15% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 25 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Houston-Clear Lake.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
34%
“We know about current events and vote”
66%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
3%
“We save it for the classroom”
21%
“Sometimes, but not often”
66%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
10%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
24%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
76%
“I feel extremely safe”
80%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
20%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
28%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
55%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
37%
“They keep regular office hours”
63%
“They”re always available”
34%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
48%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
17%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
32%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
54%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
14%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
45%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
55%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
34%
“We know about current events and vote”
66%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
3%
“We save it for the classroom”
21%
“Sometimes, but not often”
66%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
10%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
24%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
76%
“I feel extremely safe”
80%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
20%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
28%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
55%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
37%
“They keep regular office hours”
63%
“They”re always available”
34%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
48%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
17%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
32%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
54%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
14%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
45%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
55%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    35 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    27 Students rated off-campus housing 4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    54 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    58 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    58 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    58 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    58 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    59 Students rated academics 4.5 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.

University of Houston-Clear Lake REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of University of Houston-Clear Lake?

39 Students rated University of Houston-Clear Lake

Matt - 06/27/2024

Honest I had a rough start in my first year, but I was able to improve a lot thanks to CTC, academic coaching, and office hours that I visited. The events I had before the COVID-19 hit were good with the good foods. Right now they are starting to rebuild the events to make it more memorable.

Preet - 02/23/2024

It is a great university in every aspect!!!

Melissa - 11/19/2023

I would recommend to a friend. When I attended back in 2006 to 2008. It was a school for the juniors and Seniors only. The students were diverse. The instructors were good and available when you need something. The coursework was challenging and engaging. I believe that they have incorporated the freshman and Sophomore years, since I attended.

Elyssa - 11/16/2023

Some professors, at least in the STEM department only care about their own researched and funding. Some professors love powerpoint and will quite literally just read the slides. If you’re lucky, you land a passionate professor. Most are accessible. Some are unreasonable. All of them want you to know their material well so there’s that. Ultimately, if you put in the extra work, you will get the education you’re there to get. If you just leave it up to them, you will not. The people are friendly but there aren’t lifelong friendships to make. It’s a commuting college, and it feels that way.

University of Houston-Clear Lake FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of Houston-Clear Lake?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Houston-Clear Lake is 64%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Don't worry! My college experience has differed greatly from that of American Pie. In fact, I believe the reason it has been valuable is because throughout my attendance I have taken glimpses into what motivates people to pursue a specific field, and upon reflection of these observations, has allowed me to sculpt my own expectations and goals for myself. Ever since I was 13 years old I developed an affinitiy for computer systems and even after associating a large pay check with Pharmacy practices, I took a step back and assessed my own positive qualities and returned to my original interest of one day administrating large scale networks and offering remote desktop support for large corporate environments. I took off the green dollar sign tinted glasses of the doctor or chemical engineer and instead saw with my own eyes that I would set out to do what I've always inherently and legitimately enjoyed.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    UH-CL provides a learning environment consistent with small class sizes, challenging academics, and professors who want to see you succeed.

    Read all 19 answers

  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    the worst thing about my school is that there is not a wide variety of courses offered at all the campuses. most of the classes are at the main campus and the same classes are offered at the other campus each semester.

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  5. Describe the students at your school.

    The students at UHCL are slightly older than the average student (probably late 20s-and 30s) and they typically have families and work full time. That is why 70{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the classes offered here are online or night classes. They are determined to get their degree but it may take them longer than the typical student due to their additional responsibilities.

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  6. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for being a relatively cost efficient way for finishing up a degree as a transfer school from many junior colleges. It offers flexible course scheduling so that adults working full time can still participate in class.

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  7. What's unique about your campus?

    The professors desire for the students to succeed. Our professors understood that we worked full time and had other responsibilities. They were extremely willing to work with us in regards to deadlines and help on papers, as long as the quality of the work when it was turned in did not falter.

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  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    How many activites there are to be involved in. The campus has a lot of volunteer opportunities.

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    It is close to my house and easy to get to. The classes are fun and very helpful toward my future career.

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  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The only frustrating thing that I've come across at the University of Houston - Clear Lake is that they don't have a football team. I do love a good game of football but I can go to main campus for that.

    Read all 12 answers

  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    This is my first semester at a University, I have previously attended a Community College in order to get all my basics done. I think students should wait to attend a University until they know what they want to do and they are serious about getting an education. It took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do, and I think that is what Community Colleges are for, but a University such as the University of Houston, is for when you know what you want to do with your future.

    Read all 10 answers

  12. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who is looking for the real college experience of greek life, and sports, or someone who is looking to live on campus.

    Read all 7 answers

  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    UH-CL provides a learning environment consistent with small class sizes, challenging academics, and professors who want to see you succeed.

    Read all 6 answers

  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    They are spot on, the academics at this university could not be any more enlightening.

    Read all 1 answers

  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    There are thousands of groups/activities to choose from, so to even attempt to name the most popular would be an insult. It all comes down to personal preference and what each person enjoys, if you like it- there's a group for it.

    Read all 1 answers

  16. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    This school is in a gorgeous location with many great amenities. The only downside that I have found with the school is that they have a third party handling parking and parking permits. They charge an arm and a leg for a parking permit (which to me should be free with the thousands we spend on tuition). Not to mention if you forget to put your permit up they charge you nearly half what you paid for the permit and refuse to approve any appeal, quite rude. Other than that complaint. the teachers are amazing and the community is even better!

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  17. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    I do not believe there are any stereotypes-- that I have heard of anyway. The students here are here to get an education and that is exactly what they do!

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

64%

female

36%

male

5,570

Total Undergrad Enrollment

3,099

Total Grad Students

N/A

Out-Of-State

100%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
% Black or African-American
8%
% Hispanic/Latino
38%
% White or Caucasian
42%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

66% of students attending University of Houston-Clear Lake receive some sort of financial aid. 33% were awarded federal grants. While 30% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$18,550

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,064

Books and Supplies

$9,704

Room and Board

29,318

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$8,849
$30 - $48K
$10,888
$48 - $75K
$16,293
$75 - $110K
$20,870
$110K & UP
$20,962

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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