University of Houston-Clear Lake is an innovative, partnership-oriented institution that enriches the lives of its students through high-quality academic programs. Founded in 1974, it offers students many paths to career and personal success through its upper-level undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of business, education, human sciences and humanities, and science and computer engineering. UHCL awards undergraduate degrees in 39 disciplines, master's degrees in 44 disciplines and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership.
Approximately 8,100 students attend UHCL, with over 4,500 undergraduate students. In addition to traditional face-to-face instruction, distance learning options are an integral part of the university's education delivery system. Many students take advantage of off-campus programs at partner institutions and various off-campus sites in the Houston metropolitan area.
Most recently, the UHCL Pearland campus opened its doors for fall 2010. Pearland is a thriving Houston suburb located 14 miles from the main UHCL campus. Over 500 students attended the new campus. Undergraduate programs currently offered at the Pearland campus are accounting, behavioral science, criminology, interdisciplinary studies, management and psychology. UHCL Pearland Campus shares the 30,659-square-foot modern facility with Pearland Economic Development Corporation, which occupies 8,043 square feet. The university's space includes classrooms, a library, a student lounge, teaching labs, offices and a faculty suite.
UHCL creates and refines academic programs to ensure they meet real-world needs. New degree offerings recently approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board include the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology as well as making more and more degree plans available online.
UHCL maintains accreditation by the Commission on Colleges in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, each of the university's four schools is accredited by leading professional agencies. Active partnerships with local business and industry in these fields complement classroom study, providing students with dynamic career opportunities through internships, research and employment.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Lori Lopez
Asst Dir Admissions, Special Events
Asst Dir Admissions, Special Events
Address
2700 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, TX 77058
Houston, TX 77058
Phone
281-283-2515
Email
campusvisitrsvp@uhcl.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Serivce Building
Bayou Building
Library
Delta Building
Computer Labs
Bayou Building
Library
Delta Building
Computer Labs
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Space Center Houston (next to NASA)
Kemah Boardwalk
Clear Lake Park
Armand Bayou Nature Center
Baybrook Mall
Kemah Boardwalk
Clear Lake Park
Armand Bayou Nature Center
Baybrook Mall
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Tuesday - Friday
T-Th 10am, 1pm, 5:30pm and Fridays at 10am
281-283-2515
T-Th 10am, 1pm, 5:30pm and Fridays at 10am
281-283-2515
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
N/A
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Taxi
Metro Bus
Driving Instructions to Campus
Take I-45 South from Houston and exit Bay Area Blvd. Turn left, following the signs.
Take I-45 North from Galveston and exit Bay Area, and turn right, following the signs.
Local Accommodations
Candlewood Suites - $99.00 per night (across street from campus)
Save SchoolAdmissions
Overall
From The School
Two-thirds of UHCL's undergraduate students come from community colleges. All potential students must have an Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching or Associate of Science degree or must have completed at least 54 semester hours of college credit with a minimum 2.0 grade point average from a regionally accredited university or college.
Please review the full list of undergraduate admission requirements, including early admission and concurrent enrollment qualifications, at www.uhcl.edu/admissions. Enrollment management counselors are also available via phone at 281-283-2500.
Admissions at a Glance
Transfer Students Accepted: yes
International Students Accepted: yes
Entrance Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
Application Acceptance Rate: 75%
Application Deadlines
Domestic
New Graduate Applicants:
Spring October 1
Summer May 1
Fall August 1
Other Applicants:
Spring January 11
Summer June 1
Fall August 10
International
Spring October 1
Summer March 1
Fall June 1
Please review the full list of undergraduate admission requirements, including early admission and concurrent enrollment qualifications, at www.uhcl.edu/admissions. Enrollment management counselors are also available via phone at 281-283-2500.
Admissions at a Glance
Transfer Students Accepted: yes
International Students Accepted: yes
Entrance Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
Application Acceptance Rate: 75%
Application Deadlines
Domestic
New Graduate Applicants:
Spring October 1
Summer May 1
Fall August 1
Other Applicants:
Spring January 11
Summer June 1
Fall August 10
International
Spring October 1
Summer March 1
Fall June 1
Overview
Applicants: 0
Acceptance Rate:
Test Scores
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — June 1
Other Admission Factors
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Overall
From The School
Majors and Degrees Offered
School of Business:
Accounting
Environmental Management
Finance
General Business
Healthcare Administration
Healthcare Services
Legal Studies
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Professional Accounting
School of Education:
Interdisciplinary Studies BS
Interdisciplinary Studies BAS
School of Human Sciences and Humanities:
Anthropology
Art and Design
Behavioral Sciences
Communication
Criminology
Fitness and Human Performance
Geography
History
Humanities
Literature
Political Science
Psychology
Public Service Leadership
Social Work
Sociology
Women's Studies
School of Science and Computer Engineering:
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Computer Systems Engineering
Environmental Science
Information Technology BAS
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Physics
Accounting
Environmental Management
Finance
General Business
Healthcare Administration
Healthcare Services
Legal Studies
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Professional Accounting
School of Education:
Interdisciplinary Studies BS
Interdisciplinary Studies BAS
School of Human Sciences and Humanities:
Anthropology
Art and Design
Behavioral Sciences
Communication
Criminology
Fitness and Human Performance
Geography
History
Humanities
Literature
Political Science
Psychology
Public Service Leadership
Social Work
Sociology
Women's Studies
School of Science and Computer Engineering:
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Computer Systems Engineering
Environmental Science
Information Technology BAS
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Physics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
484
with Terminal Degree
308
258
Women
226
Men
125
Minority
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Women's Studies.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
-
ENGINEERING.
Computer Engineering, General.
-
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
-
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
-
HISTORY.
History, General.
-
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
-
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
-
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Behavioral Sciences.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
-
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
-
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physical Sciences.
Physics, General.
-
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
-
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
-
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Criminology.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Richard Anderson
CEO, Delta Air Lines
Christopher Culbert
Lunar Surface Systems Project Manager, NASA Johnson Space Center
Preston Johnson
Senior Vice President of Human Resources, McDermott International
Keith Parrott
President, Princeton Baptist Medical Center
Marilyn Lunney
Special Judge, Harris County Justice of the Peace Courts
Lucille Pack Gedies
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, United Space Alliance
Greg Smith
Superintendent of Schools, Clear Creek Independent School District
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Expenses at a glance (in U.S. dollars)
*Annual tuition noted includes fees.
**Residence prices do not include meals.
Annual Tuition
In-State: $6,188*
Out-of-State: $16,508*
International: $16,508*
Other Expenses
Books and Materials: $1,024
Miscellaneous Expenses: $1,236 (transportation)
Accommodations
Efficiency: $5,170**
Required to live on campus: no
*Annual tuition noted includes fees.
**Residence prices do not include meals.
Annual Tuition
In-State: $6,188*
Out-of-State: $16,508*
International: $16,508*
Other Expenses
Books and Materials: $1,024
Miscellaneous Expenses: $1,236 (transportation)
Accommodations
Efficiency: $5,170**
Required to live on campus: no
Financial Aid
Financial Aid and Assistantships
First-time undergraduate students transferring to UHCL may qualify for Automatic Transfer Scholarships. A GPA of 2.75 or higher qualifies students for the scholarship. Higher GPAs qualify for greater scholarship funding. No scholarship application needed.
Financial aid is available from a variety of sources. Students may qualify for Federal Perkins loans, Stafford loans and Texas Public Educational Grants (TPEG). International students may qualify for some state grants, university scholarships and private student loans.
First-time undergraduate students transferring to UHCL may qualify for Automatic Transfer Scholarships. A GPA of 2.75 or higher qualifies students for the scholarship. Higher GPAs qualify for greater scholarship funding. No scholarship application needed.
Financial aid is available from a variety of sources. Students may qualify for Federal Perkins loans, Stafford loans and Texas Public Educational Grants (TPEG). International students may qualify for some state grants, university scholarships and private student loans.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$5,142
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$16,992
Required Fees
$1,372
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$3,022
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Student Profile
Total enrollment: 8,110
Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,592
Male/Female ratio:
36% male; 64% female
Out-of-State Student Percentage: 10%
Employment Opportunities
Information about off-campus jobs is available via Careerlink, co-ops, job fairs, alumni career network and the career library.
Student Affairs
Students at UHCL take part in a variety of cultural, recreational and social programs. These programs are offered through Career and Counseling Services, Health and Disability Services, Intercultural and International Student Services, Student Assistance Center, and Student Life. Students also receive free memberships to the Fitness Zone, a state-of-the-art fitness facility that includes a variety of cardiovascular and resistance training equipment.
Student Organizations
UHCL features more than 60 student organizations that help fulfill academic, social and special interest needs.
Business:
Accounting Association/Institute of Management Accountants Student Chapter
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners American Marketing Association
Financial Management Association
Healthcare Student Association
Legal Studies Association
The Management Association
Management Information Systems Organization
Education:
Association for Childhood Education International
Bilingual Education Student Organization
Student Council for Exceptional Children
Texas State Teachers Association Student Program
Human Sciences and Humanities:
Applied Behavior Analysis Organization
Art Association
Clinical Psychology Student Association
Communication Association
Criminology Student Organization
Cross-Cultural, Anthropology and Sociology Student Association
Family Therapy Student Association
Fitness and Human Performance Honor Society
History Club
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Social Work Student Association
Women Studies Student Association
Intercultural and International:
Asian/Pacific Islander Student Association
Black Students Association
Celtic Connections
Chinese Student Association
Indian Students Association
Latino Student Organization
Nepalese Student Association
Taiwanese Student Organization
Vietnamese Students Association
Religious:
Baptist Student Ministry
Muslim Student Association
Science and Computer Engineering:
Biology Club
Pre-Dental Society
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Society of Industrial Hygienists and Safety Professionals
Honor Societies:
Alpha Kappa Delta
Alpha Phi Sigma
Beta Alpha Psi
Beta Gamma Sigma
Financial Management Honor Society
I/O Psi
Kappa Delta Pi
Omicron Delta Kappa
Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Kappa Phi
Psi Chi
Sigma Tau Delta
Special Interest:
Gamers' Guild
Rugby Club
Student Advocates for Children
Student for Sensible Drug Policy
Student Government Association
Team Houston Weightlifting Club
UHCL Sports Association
UHCL Ping Pong Club
Unity Club
Total enrollment: 8,110
Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,592
Male/Female ratio:
36% male; 64% female
Out-of-State Student Percentage: 10%
Employment Opportunities
Information about off-campus jobs is available via Careerlink, co-ops, job fairs, alumni career network and the career library.
Student Affairs
Students at UHCL take part in a variety of cultural, recreational and social programs. These programs are offered through Career and Counseling Services, Health and Disability Services, Intercultural and International Student Services, Student Assistance Center, and Student Life. Students also receive free memberships to the Fitness Zone, a state-of-the-art fitness facility that includes a variety of cardiovascular and resistance training equipment.
Student Organizations
UHCL features more than 60 student organizations that help fulfill academic, social and special interest needs.
Business:
Accounting Association/Institute of Management Accountants Student Chapter
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners American Marketing Association
Financial Management Association
Healthcare Student Association
Legal Studies Association
The Management Association
Management Information Systems Organization
Education:
Association for Childhood Education International
Bilingual Education Student Organization
Student Council for Exceptional Children
Texas State Teachers Association Student Program
Human Sciences and Humanities:
Applied Behavior Analysis Organization
Art Association
Clinical Psychology Student Association
Communication Association
Criminology Student Organization
Cross-Cultural, Anthropology and Sociology Student Association
Family Therapy Student Association
Fitness and Human Performance Honor Society
History Club
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Social Work Student Association
Women Studies Student Association
Intercultural and International:
Asian/Pacific Islander Student Association
Black Students Association
Celtic Connections
Chinese Student Association
Indian Students Association
Latino Student Organization
Nepalese Student Association
Taiwanese Student Organization
Vietnamese Students Association
Religious:
Baptist Student Ministry
Muslim Student Association
Science and Computer Engineering:
Biology Club
Pre-Dental Society
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Society of Industrial Hygienists and Safety Professionals
Honor Societies:
Alpha Kappa Delta
Alpha Phi Sigma
Beta Alpha Psi
Beta Gamma Sigma
Financial Management Honor Society
I/O Psi
Kappa Delta Pi
Omicron Delta Kappa
Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Kappa Phi
Psi Chi
Sigma Tau Delta
Special Interest:
Gamers' Guild
Rugby Club
Student Advocates for Children
Student for Sensible Drug Policy
Student Government Association
Team Houston Weightlifting Club
UHCL Sports Association
UHCL Ping Pong Club
Unity Club
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
4,790
Foreign Countries Represented
45
Demographics
5.52%
Asian
9.09%
Black
31.97%
Hispanic
49.39%
Caucasian
1.49%
Unknown
1.58%
International
68% female
32% male
45% are full time
55% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
UHCL is nestled midway between Houston and Galveston, Texas, in the Clear Lake area, a waterfront-region also known as Bay Area Houston. Encompassing seven distinct cities, the region touches more than 35 miles of waterfront. It boasts unique shopping, a booming boating community and awe-inspiring nature preserves. The area is also home to NASA's Johnson Space Center, a number of astronauts and thriving aerospace and energy industries.
The university is surrounded by a serene, 524-acre natural environment that includes park-like settings, a winding bayou and heavily wooded areas abundant with wildlife. University Forest Apartments, a privately owned and managed apartment complex built in 1995, offers on-campus housing. The Alfred R. Neumann Library provides students with online access to thousands of books, journals and scholarly resources as well as personal research assistance. UHCL's many centers, institutes, clinics and laboratories also offer students a broad range of opportunities for conducting research and applying academic theory.
The university is surrounded by a serene, 524-acre natural environment that includes park-like settings, a winding bayou and heavily wooded areas abundant with wildlife. University Forest Apartments, a privately owned and managed apartment complex built in 1995, offers on-campus housing. The Alfred R. Neumann Library provides students with online access to thousands of books, journals and scholarly resources as well as personal research assistance. UHCL's many centers, institutes, clinics and laboratories also offer students a broad range of opportunities for conducting research and applying academic theory.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Computer availability: library, computer labs, some
classrooms, laptops available for check-out
Total number of computers available to students: 727
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
Library on campus yes
Total number of computers available to students: 727
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
Library on campus yes
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
0%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Housing Options
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
73
Number of Honor Societies
8
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
5
Sports
Athletic Division
Other
Student Services
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
