University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, Texas

University of Houston-Downtown is a public college in Houston, Texas, and has been named to the Best 100 Online Colleges and Best Colleges for Adults award lists. Its online program features 13 online degree options. The part-time student body is 6,798 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $9,043 and the per-credit hour charge is $236. The school offers weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.uhd.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:No
Remedial services:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students

7,028 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:6,584
Undergrad students over 25 years old:6,300
Pell Grant students:6,524
Online and distance education undergrad students:5,135

Part-time students

52%
Students over 25 years old

46%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$245

In-district tuition and fees

$7,708

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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered

13 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

English Language and Literature/Letters(1)
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
Psychology(1)
Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)

Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(8)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:46%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

274 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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