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$9,717
per year
In-State Tuition
66%
Acceptance Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
87%
Retention Rate
The University of Houston is a Carnegie Research-1 university known for Conrad N. Hilton College of Hospitality, Bauer College of Business, law, pharmacy, and engineering programs.
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5 exams
15 credits
$4,859 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$7,774 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$13,604 saved
18 of 18 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $18,138potential savings
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Business & Finance
Digital Media & Content
Aviation & Transportation
Engineering
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Social Services & Nonprofit
Education
Real Estate & Construction
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
9
Sports
4
Men's teams
7
Women's teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Typical Admitted Student
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Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$10,929
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$62,377
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,194
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at University of Houston
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $324 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $4,859
8 exams
24 credits
Save $7,774
14 exams
42 credits
Save $13,604
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$4,859 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$7,774 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$13,604 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 1 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 2 World Languages | 6 | 70 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Houston, Texas
Harris County
Control
Public
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