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The University of Houston–Victoria, also known as UHV, is a public university located in Victoria, Texas, United States. It was established in the year 1973. The institution was initially known as the University of Houston Victoria Center and operated under that name until 1983. The main campus spreads across an area of 20 acres. UHV also shares some facilities with Victoria College. Both undergraduate and master degrees are offered at the university. UVH is organized in the following academic divisions:
University of Houston–Victoria competes in the NAIA's Region VI. Their sports teams are known as the UHV Jaguars, and they participate in sports such aas baseball and softball.
The main campus of University Of Houston Victoria is in Victoria, TX (a small city). The school is a public school. University Of Houston Victoria offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics, business and management, and liberal arts.
University Of Houston Victoria does not accept everyone who applies.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at University Of Houston Victoria are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 2,784 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at University Of Houston Victoria.
Student athletes at the school belong to the Red River Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Houston Victoria
3007 N. Ben Wilson
Victoria, TX 77901
General Phone: (877) 970-4848
http://www.uhv.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 213 | interdisciplinary studies, history, English |
| Business and Management | 165 | business management, accounting, business, marketing |
| Education and Teaching | 144 | educational administration, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, special ed |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 51 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 45 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 29 | information science, computer and info science |
| Science | 24 | biology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 14 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Houston Victoria in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 405 | 15 |
| Master's degree | 302 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Houston Victoria had a total enrollment of 2,784 students (1,992 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 49% |
| Graduate | 51% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Victoria, 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.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Financial Aid:
University Of Houston Victoria participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1323100)
University Of Houston Victoria has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $124,283 | 1 | * |
*: 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 | 13 | $88,048 | 4 | $83,396 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $76,992 | 11 | $69,564 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $67,239 | 18 | $61,979 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $53,047 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $74,969 | 37 | $65,115 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Red River Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Houston Victoria Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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