UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-UNIVERSITY PARK
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University Of Houston-University Park
School Overview
The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Houston, TX). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.
Contacting the School
E. Cullen, Suite 212
Houston, TX 77204-2018
Main Phone: (713) 743-1000
Web Site: www.uh.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 27,620 (full-time equivalent) students. 91.3% of students attend full-time, while 8.7% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,725 male students and 1,732 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 49.9% of the student body, while females made up 50.1%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (13)%, Hispanic (18)%, and Asian (18)%.
University Of Houston-University Park is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002,
81.4% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 450. One quarter of students scored at least 560.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 470 or higher. One fourth of students scored 590 or higher.
Degree Levels
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctor's Degree
- First-Professional Degree
Degree Programs
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Architecture
Area Cultural And Ethnic StudiesBusiness And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducationEngineeringEngineering Technology And TechniciansEnglish Language And LiteratureHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHome EconomicsInterdisciplinary StudiesLaw School And LegalLeisure Recreation And FitnessLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesPrecision TradePsychologyPublic Administration And Public ServiceSales And MarketingSchool Accreditation
University Of Houston-University Park reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.
University Of Houston-University Park is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
University Of Houston-University Park belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Conference USA (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- Accelerated programs
- AP credits
- Weekend college
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Work-study (Co-op)
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 12,480 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 6,786 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 17,712 |
Admission Requirements
The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:
Required:- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school rank is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Recommended (but not required):
- A college preparatory program is recommended.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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