And you need to be part of it. At the University of Houston, you'll find degree programs that will pave the way to the future you envision — whether you want to build the physical foundations of the future as an engineer or architect, shape young minds as an educator, or study how far humanity has already come as an anthropologist. These are just a few of the areas of study available, taught by world-renowned faculty members.
Not sure if you should apply as a freshman? Read up on our freshman requirements.
We have over 110 majors to choose from. But it’s about more than just choosing a major. It’s about finding a calling and using your passion to create change and carve out your place in the world.
In-person and virtual admissions advising for freshman students is available. Schedule an appointment here.
Application Due: June 3, 2024
Supporting Information* Due: June 10, 2024
Application Due: Dec. 2, 2024
Supporting Information* Due:
Dec. 9, 2024
Application Due: May 5, 2025
Supporting Information* Due:
May 12, 2025
Application Due: June 2, 2025
Supporting Information* Due: June 9, 2025
Application Due: Nov. 1, 2024
Supporting Information* Due:
Nov. 8, 2024
Use these codes to submit your FAFSA and send your test scores to us directly from the testing agency:
FAFSA: 003652
SAT: 6870
ACT: 4236
*Supporting information includes application fee, self-reporting transcript information, test scores (if applicable). If applying without test scores, supporting information also includes your essay and resume. You can request to change to admissions without a test score by submitting this form.
The UH Office of Admissions will remain test optional and will not require ACT or SAT results for the 2024-25 application cycle. Students who apply under our test optional policy will not be disadvantaged in the admissions and scholarship evaluation processes. We will continue to provide students with two pathways for admission.
| Class Rank | SAT or | ACT | Admission Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 10% | No Minimum | No Minimum | Assured Admission |
| 11 - 25% | 1080 | 21 | Assured Admission |
| 26 - 50% | 1170 | 24 | Assured Admission |
| 51% and Lower, No Rank | — | — | Individual Review* |
| Class Rank | Calculated Unweighted GPA** | Admission Type |
|---|---|---|
| Top 10% | No Minimum | Assured Admission |
| 11 - 25% | 3.40 or higher | Assured Admission |
| lower than 3.40 | Individual Review* | |
| 26 - 50% | 3.45 or higher | Assured Admission |
| lower than 3.45 | Individual Review* | |
| 51% and Lower, No Rank | — | Individual Review* |
If you don't meet the assured admissions requirements, we may consider additional factors in the admissions process. If we require additional documentation, we'll request those materials from you.
**This unweighted GPA will be calculated by the University of Houston (out of a 4.0 scale) using English, math, science and social studies grades on your transcript. Extracurricular classes will not be included.
Texas Education Code (TEC) 51.803-51.809 requires all students meet college readiness standards to be eligible for admission at a Texas four-year public institution. Read about the Texas Uniform Admission Policy.
To learn more about test optional admissions, visit our test optional webpage. You may also schedule a virtual appointment with an admissions representative for more guidance.
For those students who wish to include testing as part of their applications, UH will continue to accept SAT and ACT scores. We will accept ACT and SAT scores through the October 2024 test dates for students who wish to meet our priority scholarship deadline of November 1.
All students, regardless of their application type (with or without test scores), are required to self-report their core academic grades (English, science, social studies and math) as well as submit an essay and resume (submitted within the application for admission). We do not allow submission of essays or resumes after a student has submitted their Common App. Students also should be mindful of our majors with additional requirements as these programs have requirements that exceed the general University admissions requirements.
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