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
- Online degrees:No
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:No
- Online library services:No
- Remedial services:Yes
- Master's degrees:No
- Post-master's certificates:No
- Doctorate Degrees:No
Demographics
Part-time students
6,798 undergrads
- Full-time undergrad students:6,865
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:6,256
- Pell Grant students:6,312
- Online and distance education undergrad students:11,483
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Part-time students50%
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Students over 25 years old46%
Cost
In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$236
In-district tuition and fees
$7,222
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Online & Distance Programs
Online/Distance degrees offered
13 degrees
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
- Library Science(1)
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
- Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
- History(8)
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Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:55%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:12%
Military & Veteran
Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
294 students
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
- Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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