University of Houston College Portrait

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Students
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Admissions
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Student Experiences
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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	40,747

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	32,639

Women	16,135	49%
Men	16,504	51%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	61	<1%
Asian	6,742	21%
African American / Black	3,988	12%
Hispanic	9,273	28%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	85	<1%
White	9,900	30%
Two or More Races	950	3%
International	1,428	4%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	212	1%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do UH undergraduates call home?

Texas	94%
Other US States & Territories	1%
Other Countries	4%

How old are UH undergraduates?
Average Age	22
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	20%

Low Income Students
% of Undergraduate Students Who Are Low Income Students	41%