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About University of Houston-Victoria

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University of Houston-Victoria is a public university in Victoria, TX, known for its public masters university, business and nursing focus, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 82%, U of Houston is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 211 students each year. U of Houston is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. U of Houston offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,227 per year; the sticker price of $31,931 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Houston-Victoria acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

82%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Houston-Victoria

Application Strategy
UHV is designed to serve transfer students and adult learners, so if you have any college credits from a community college or dual enrollment, make sure to list every course and grade on your application because this experience works strongly in your favor here.
Essay Strategy
If any essays or short answers ask about your goals or community, connect your answer to the South Texas or Gulf Coast region, because UHV prides itself on serving this specific area and admissions readers respond well to students who plan to contribute locally.

Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Houston-Victoria actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$32k/yr$5.3k
30k-48k~$32k/yr$5.6k
48k-75k~$32k/yr$17.6k
75k-110k~$32k/yr$20.0k
110k+~$32k/yr$20.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

27%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$45k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,575
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

47%Hispanic
25%White
14%Black / African American
6%Asian
3%Two or More Races
3%International
2%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender38% Men · 62% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status97% Citizens and Immigrants · 3% International
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