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University of Houston

Houston, Texas
  • Public
    4 year
  • 1:22
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 0%
    Transfer Student Ratio
Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is the largest public research university in Houston and one of the largest universities in Texas. With nationally ranked education programs, cutting-edge research centers, world-class libraries and state-of-the-art facilities, Cougars have the learning resources they need to excel. At the University of Houston, we spur innovation by encouraging the very spark of an idea to the transfer of knowledge and technology. The UH innovation ecosystem has a rich history of advancing Houston’s innovation economy.
Over 500 courses transfer into University of Houston
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Overview

Founded 1927
Programs 214 Programs
Courses 953 Courses
Equivalencies 746 incoming Equivalencies
11,276 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Accepts Transfers:
    Transfer to University of Houston, a leading Tier One university with more than 110 degree options and world-renowned professors. When you join UH, you become part of one of the most diverse student bodies in the country.
  • Transfer Applications Received:
    8358
  • Transfer Applications Accepted:
    7390
  • Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
    4415

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Closing 6/22
Spring Closing 12/1
Summer Closing 5/1

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    If you have 15 or more hours of college-level credit earned, the minimum cumulative required GPA for Assured admission is 2.5. If you have a cumulative GPA of 2.25 - 2.49 you will be considered for admission by individual review. If you've earned less than 15 hours of college-level credit, freshman admission criteria will need to be met.
  • Official Transcripts:
    Submit official college transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.
  • SAT Scores:
    Not required.
  • Application Fee:
    Pay the $75 application fee (It’s $90 for international students). Payment can be made in your myUH self-service portal or before submitting the admissions application.
  • Interview:
    Not required.
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Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    College-level coursework with grades C- or lower will not count toward academic requirements and pursuit of a U.S. baccalaureate degree.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    A maximum of 66 lower division semester credit hours may be transferred as course credit. There is no limit to the number of upper division credit hours. Students with less than 15 or more transferable credits must meet freshman admission criteria.

Virtual Tour

Transfer students can bring their questions and excitement to one of our online events, where we virtually share our campus, its people and the opportunities that await.

Click here to take a virtual tour

University of Houston

Address:
4302 University Drive
Houston, Texas 77204
United States
Main Phone:
(713) 743-1000
Website:
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Delivery Method:
Classroom | Online
Last updated on 6/17/2026 by AcademyOne.