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
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Part-time students52%
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Students over 25 years old46%
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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