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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 Montgomery.
Read CityTownInfo's exclusive interview with Dr. Larry Spears, Professor of Chemistry at UHD.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
University Of Houston Downtown accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 11,793 in 2007-2008 at University Of Houston Downtown. The school has a large minority student population.
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.
University Of Houston Downtown
1 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002-1014
General Phone: (713) 221-8000
http://www.uhd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 782 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, speech and rhetoric, political science, social services, history, English, technical and business writing, ... |
| Business and Management | 775 | accounting, finance, business management, business, marketing, MIS, international business, purchasing and contract management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 155 | criminal justice and safety, security services management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 141 | psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 51 | computer engineering tech, civil engineering tech, occupational safety tech, mechanical engineering tech, industrial safety tech |
| Science | 45 | biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, microbiology, chemistry courses, physics courses |
| Office and Administration | 39 | office management |
| Mathematics | 19 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Education and Teaching | 19 | curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, multilingual education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | social work |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Houston Downtown in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,002 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 36 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Houston Downtown had a total enrollment of 11,793 students (8,888 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 25% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 95% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,190 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,934 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,076 |
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 73 | 57 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 52 | 43 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 43 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $105,959 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $95,672 | 3 | $89,525 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $54,496 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $100,816 | 6 | $72,011 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $84,860 | 11 | $84,372 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 38 | $72,016 | 45 | $64,487 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 50 | $58,695 | 38 | $53,896 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $58,056 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 24 | $45,195 | 28 | $44,775 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 142 | $65,506 | 125 | $58,448 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Houston Downtown Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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