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UHCL student guide: campus events and game days, $15,563 average net price, 52% graduation rate, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
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UHCL at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
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Most popular majors
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree · 282 reported graduates$47,440median pay a year after
- Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 132 reported graduates$33,602median pay a year after
- Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 95 reported graduates$27,936median pay a year after
- Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree · 87 reported graduates$42,511median pay a year after
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 70 reported graduates$42,582median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
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How much does University of Houston-Clear Lake cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,563 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $24,622 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at University of Houston-Clear Lake?
52% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 74% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Houston-Clear Lake?
91% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 1060. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at University of Houston-Clear Lake?
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (bachelor's degree), Psychology, General (bachelor's degree), Biology, General (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do University of Houston-Clear Lake students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $59,004. Source: College Scorecard.
When was University of Houston-Clear Lake founded?
University of Houston-Clear Lake was founded in 1971. Source: Wikidata.
Where is University of Houston-Clear Lake?
2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX, about 27 miles from Galveston.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.