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University Of Houston Downtown

University Of Houston Downtown

University of Houston - Downtown, often referred to as UH-Downtown or UHD, is a public university located in Houston, Texas. Established in 1974, the institution offers admission to over 10,000 students each year. UHD offers majors in business and management, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.

University of Houston - Downtown does not have any sports programs but does supports many club sports. A number of fitness programs are offered to students to help them enhance their physical fitness. UH- Downtown has an official mascot, an alligator named “Ed-U-Gator”.

Among the notable alumni of the school are the famous boxer Juan Diaz, singer-songwriter Gary Helms, rapper Lil' O, and Wisconsin state assemblyman Phil Montogomery.

Overview of University Of Houston Downtown

University Of Houston Downtown is found in Houston, TX. Houston is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at University Of Houston Downtown.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in business and management, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.

University Of Houston Downtown Selectivity

University Of Houston Downtown accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 11,793 in 2007 at University Of Houston Downtown. The school has a large minority student population.

University Of Houston Downtown Tuition and Affordability

University Of Houston Downtown is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of Houston Downtown

University Of Houston Downtown
1 Main St
Houston, TX 77002-1014
General Phone: (713) 221-8000
http://www.uhd.edu

University Of Houston Downtown Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management778accounting, finance, business management, MIS, marketing, business, international business, purchasing and contract management
Liberal Arts717liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, speech and rhetoric, social services, technical and business writing, English, political science, sociology, ...
Security And Law Enforcement186criminal justice and safety, security services management
Therapy And Counseling125psychology
Science53biological and physical sciences, biology, microbiology, chemistry, chemistry courses, physics courses
Engineering Technician44civil engineering tech, computer engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, occupational safety tech, industrial safety tech
Computer Science And Engineering31computer and info science
Office And Administration18office management
Education And Teaching16curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, multilingual education
Mathematics13applied mathematics, mathematics
Religion And Philosophy1philosophy

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Houston Downtown in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1,94937
Master's degree337

Student Body

In 2007, University Of Houston Downtown had a total enrollment of 11,793 students (8,370 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate99%
Graduate1%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White25%
Black26%
Hispanic36%
Asian10%
American Indian0%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1912%
20-2114%
22-2425%
25-2925%
30-3411%
35-396%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Texas95%
(International Students)3%
State unknown1%

University Of Houston Downtown Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time42 %

University Of Houston Downtown Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

University Of Houston Downtown Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,022
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,022
Books and supplies$ 1,044

Financial Aid:
University Of Houston Downtown participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 361200)

University Of Houston Downtown Faculty

University Of Houston Downtown has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured6452
Non-tenured, but on tenure track5550
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4337

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year4$105,7200*
Associate professorcalendar year4$91,4543$85,761
Lecturercalendar year0*3$52,227
All faculty totalcalendar year8$98,5876$68,994

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year26$80,1478$85,745
Associate professoracademic year31$69,55943$62,079
Assistant professoracademic year48$56,67944$51,709
Instructoracademic year5$46,6164$48,290
Lectureracademic year27$43,88725$41,165
No academic rankacademic year3$69,0003$43,633
All faculty totalacademic year140$61,327127$54,990

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of Houston Downtown Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing

MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Microbiology, General
Physics, Other

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Securities Services Administration/Management

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

University Of Houston Downtown Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Houston Downtown Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%University Of Houston Downtown Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%University Of Houston Downtown Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%University Of Houston Downtown Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 8%University Of Houston Downtown % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%University Of Houston Downtown % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%University Of Houston Downtown % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%University Of Houston Downtown % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%University Of Houston Downtown % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%University Of Houston Downtown Minority % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%University Of Houston Downtown Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%University Of Houston Downtown Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)

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