University of Houston-Clear Lake

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,600

9.56% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,488

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

75.3%

2,348 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

8,211

49.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

50.9%

119 Graduates

About

University of Houston-Clear Lake is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Houston-Clear Lake were Other Multidisciplinary Studies (282 degrees awarded), General Psychology (132 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (95 degrees).

In 2023, 2,475 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Houston-Clear Lake. 67.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (924 degrees), 1.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (753 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Houston-Clear Lake is $6,600, which is $−17,975 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Houston-Clear Lake was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,579 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Houston-Clear Lake is $6,600, which is $17,975 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,488.

In 2023, 58% of undergraduate students attending University of Houston-Clear Lake received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,600

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Houston-Clear Lake was $6,600. The cost of tuition at University of Houston-Clear Lake is $−17,975 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Houston-Clear Lake (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,488

2023 Value

41.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Houston-Clear Lake had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,488. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Houston-Clear Lake grew by 41.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Houston-Clear Lake (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,175

Room and Board

$1,316

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Houston-Clear Lake was of $11,175 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.94% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,316. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Houston-Clear Lake (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at University of Houston-Clear Lake received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 23.7% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Houston-Clear Lake (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Houston-Clear Lake was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1579 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Houston-Clear Lake received 2,348 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 18.3% annual growth. Out of those 2,348 applicants, 1,768 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.3% acceptance rate.

There were 8,211 students enrolled at University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2023. 75% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Houston-Clear Lake has an overall enrollment yield of 24.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,768

Accepted Out of 2,348

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Houston-Clear Lake was 75.3% (1,768 admissions from 2,348 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 69.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 18.3%, while admissions grew by 28.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Houston-Clear Lake (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

75%

Submission Percentage (2023)

330

Scores Submitted (2023)

75% of enrolled first-time students at University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Houston-Clear Lake had a total enrollment of 8,211 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Houston-Clear Lake is 4,063 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,148. This means that 49.5% of students enrolled at University of Houston-Clear Lake are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Houston-Clear Lake, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.8% Hispanic or Latino, 29.8% White, 7.73% Asian, 7.45% Black or African American, 3.15% Two or More Races, 0.11% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0487% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Houston-Clear Lake in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (30.1%), followed by White Female (19.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (16.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (14.6%) and Black or African American Female (7.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,211 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Houston-Clear Lake is 4,063 and the part-time enrollment is 4,148. This means that 49.5% of students enrolled at University of Houston-Clear Lake are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Houston-Clear Lake (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Houston-Clear Lake was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Houston-Clear Lake had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Houston-Clear Lake (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
3,593 enrolled students
White
2,446 enrolled students
Asian
635 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Houston-Clear Lake is 43.8% Hispanic or Latino, 29.8% White, 7.73% Asian, 7.45% Black or African American, 3.15% Two or More Races, 0.11% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0487% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 108 students (1.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 865 more women than men received degrees from University of Houston-Clear Lake. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Houston-Clear Lake is hispanic or latino (924 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (753 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Houston-Clear Lake is Other Multidisciplinary Studies (282 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (132 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (95 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Houston-Clear Lake, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (26 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (337 degrees), and History (40 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Houston-Clear Lake are Physicians (475,121 people), Other managers (275,179 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (252,721 people), Postsecondary teachers (206,247 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (187,681 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2023 are Library Science (26 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (337 degrees), History (40 degrees), Psychology (217 degrees), and Biology (169 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Houston-Clear Lake are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Houston-Clear Lake are Library Science (26 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (337 degrees), History (40 degrees), Psychology (217 degrees), and Biology (169 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Houston-Clear Lake are Elementary & secondary schools (701,274 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (698,536 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (514,444 people), Outpatient care centers (257,857 people), and Offices of physicians (255,939 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Most Common (2023)

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
282 degrees awarded
General Psychology
132 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
95 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Houston-Clear Lake was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 282 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Houston-Clear Lake according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

805

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,670

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 805 degrees were awarded to men at University of Houston-Clear Lake, which is 0.482 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,670).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Houston-Clear Lake by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 121 degrees were awarded to men at University of Houston-Clear Lake in Computer Science, which is 2.2 times more than the 55 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 272 degrees were awarded to men at University of Houston-Clear Lake in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 27.2 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from University of Houston-Clear Lake completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Houston-Clear Lake is Female and Two or More Races (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
924 degrees awarded
White
753 degrees awarded
Black or African American
196 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Houston-Clear Lake is hispanic or latino (924 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (753 degrees).

0.97% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
665 degrees awarded
White Female
523 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
259 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Houston-Clear Lake is hispanic or latino female (665 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (523 degrees).

Operations

University of Houston-Clear Lake has an endowment valued at nearly $39.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.25M (10.8%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Houston-Clear Lake had a total salary expenditure of 165M. University of Houston-Clear Lake employs 102 Associate professors, 73 Professors and 65 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Houston-Clear Lake are Male Associate professor (56), Female Associate professor (46), and Male Professor (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Houston-Clear Lake are: Business and Financial Operations, with 135 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 121 employees, and Management with 112 employees.

Endowment

$39.2M

2023 Endowment

15.8%

growth from 2022

University of Houston-Clear Lake has an endowment valued at about $39.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Houston-Clear Lake grew 15.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Houston-Clear Lake (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.97M - Federal
$6.65M - State
$56.2k - Local

As of 2023, University of Houston-Clear Lake received $7.97M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.65M from state grants and contracts, and $56.2k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$69.3M

2023 Salaries

5.46%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Houston-Clear Lake paid a median of $69.3M in salaries, which represents 42.1% of their overall expenditure ($165M) and a 5.46% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.59% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.78% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$25.7M

Instructional Salaries

287

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Houston-Clear Lake paid a total of $25.7M to 287 employees working as instructors, which represents 37% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

102 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

135 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Houston-Clear Lake were Associate professor with 102 employees, Professor with 73 employees, and Assistant professor with 65 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Houston-Clear Lake were Business and Financial Operations with 135 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 121 employees, and Management with 112 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Houston-Clear Lake was Male Associate professor with 56 employees, Female Associate professor with 46 employees, and Male Professor with 41 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Houston-Clear Lake.

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