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University of Houston - Clear Lake: Admissions 2024 & Rankings

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  • Institute Icon524 acre campus
  • Estd. 1971
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  • University of Houston Clear Lake's deadline for international students to get admission in the Spring intake is now closed.

About UHCL

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Year of establishment
1971
Also known as
UHCL
University website
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Student website
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Total foreign students
539
Campus size
524 acres
No. of campus
1
Scholarships available
2
Endowment value
USD 22 million
Scholarships granted
5125
Scholarship amount granted
USD 32 million
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
297
Faculty/Student ratio
15
Male/Female ratio
1.68
Total criminal offences
25
Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Hispanic

47%

Others

38%

Asian

7%

Black

6%

UG Student residence

In state

99%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

58%

25 and over

41%

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UG Number of Applicant

1985
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Overall Graduation Rate

0.54
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UG Enrollment

6352
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PG Enrollment

2210
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Commonly asked questions
On Highlights

Q:   Can I study at University of Houston Clear Lake for free?

A: 

The University of Houston Clear Lake offers a range of scholarships to international students based on academic merit and financial needs. Some of the scholarships offered at the university are given as follows:

Name of Scholarship Value/Coverage 
Hunter Hall ScholarshipUSD 1,000
Kamlesh and Satish Agarwal MIS Scholarship EndowmentUSD 1,000 per year 
President's Excellence Scholarship USD 3,000

Q:   Is University of Houston Clear Lake expensive for international students?

A: 

The first year tuition fees for international students at University of Houston Clear Lake is given as follows:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MS (6 courses)
INR 12 L - INR 16 L
MBA/PGDM (1 course)
INR 16 L
MEM (1 course)
INR 16 L
BBA (1 course)
INR 21 L
BE/BTech (1 course)
INR 21 L
MIM (1 course)
INR 16 L
BSc (1 course)
INR 11 L

Q:   Is MS good at University of Houston Clear Lake?

A: 

University of Houston Clear Lake is known for its MS in Computer Science. The MS in Computer Science has been ranked #331- 440 in 2023 by US News & World Report. This degree focuses on the development of design skills and analytical talents while generating computer-based solutions to complex system challenges. You will learn the fundamentals of data structures, software engineering, and operating systems, as well as the principles of software and hardware in scientific, industrial, and commercial applications.

Q:   What is University of Houston Clear Lake known for?

A: 

University of Houston Clear Lake is globally known for the following:

  • University of Houston Clear Lake currently has more than 9,100 students on campus along with over 75,000 alumni members around the world. The university offers more than 90 degree courses to international students every year. 
  • The university has campuses in Clear Lake, Pearland, and Texas Medical Center. It includes 4 colleges- College of Business, College of Education, College of Human Sciences and Humanities and College of Sciences and Engineering. 
  • UHCL has also become the hub for the arts which features educational and exhibitions in the Art Gallery and multi-genre performances throughout the year. 
  • University of Houston Clear Lake has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges Commission on Colleges that awards baccalaureate, Masters and doctorate degree courses. 

Q:   Is the University of Houston and University of Houston Clear Lake the same?

A: 

University of Houston and UHCL are universities under the same system along with the same Chancellor but otherwise they are both different. University of Houston has a large campus located in south of Central Houston whereas the campus of UHCL is smaller and has its branch campuses which offers upper level and graduate level students on campus. Other aspects such as scholarships, enrollment, admissions and acceptance rate of both universities is also different. 

UHCL Scholarships 2024

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Q:   Does University of Houston-Clear Lake offer scholarships to international students?

A: 

UHCL offers various scholarships to new and current international students to help them pay for their education. Some of these scholarships are:

  • Soaring to New Heights Scholarship

  • Automatic Transfer Scholarship

  • CSE Dean Scholarship

  • Full-Time to Finish Scholarship

  • Hawk Advantage Scholarship

  • Kamlesh and Satish Agarwal MIS Scholarship Endowment

  • Mechanical Engineering Scholarship

  • Mechanical Engineering Summer Math Scholarship

  • New Hawk Scholarship

*For more information regarding scholarships, check the scholarship webpage of university website.

UHCL Admission Dates 2024

  • Application fees :USD 75
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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Type of documentsApplicable for
SOPNot required
LORNeeded for few courses
EssaysNot required
CVNeeded for few courses
Additional documentsRequired
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Calendar IconImportant dates
Intake seasonDeadline
Fall1ˢᵗ Apr 2023 - 1ˢᵗ Apr 2024
Spring1ˢᵗ Oct 2022 - 1ˢᵗ Oct 2023
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Q:   Is it hard to get into University of Houston Clear Lake?

A: 

According to the US News and World Report, University of Houston Clear Lake has an acceptance rate of 70% which makes it somewhat selective for admissions. Some of the general admission requirements for international students are given as follows:

  • SAT/ACT scores
  • Overall Student's GPA
  • High School Class Rank 
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Additional Academic Factors

Q:   When is the admission deadlines at the University of Houston Clear Lake?

A: 

The admission deadlines for international students at University of Houston Clear Lake are given as follows:

IntakeDeadline/Date
Spring Oct 1, 2024

Q:   What are the supporting documents needed for admission to the University of Houston Clear Lake?

A: 

The supporting documents needed for admission to the university are: 

  • Financial documents and verifications

  • Immigration documents including the F-1 visa along with a copy of the student's passport ID page

  • Student Statement of Understanding form

Q:   What is the University of Houston-Clear Lake application deadline for international students?

A: 

For international students UG deadlines for application is mentioned below:

Intake 

Deadline 

Fall 

Priority - Jul. 15 

Final - Aug. 1 

Spring 

Priority - Nov. 1

Final - Dec. 1 

Summer 

Priority - Mar. 1

Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1

For international students PG deadlines for application is mentioned below:

Intake 

Deadline 

Fall 

New Degree-Seeking Students - Aug. 1

Spring 

New Degree-Seeking Students - Jan. 5

Summer 

New Degree-Seeking Students - May 1

 

Q:   When will I hear from the University of Houston Clear Lake after I submit my application?

A: 

UHCL aims to process the applications as soon as possible. It generally takes two weeks for the admissions team to release decisions.

UHCL Tuition Fees, Duration & Eligibility 2024

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(6 courses)
INR 12 L - 19 L
Duration18 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above
BBA(1 course)
INR 18 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above
MBA/PGDM(2 courses)
INR 16 L
Duration14-24 months
Exam AcceptedGMAT, IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above
B.Sc.(1 course)
INR 18 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above
MEM(1 course)
INR 17 L
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedGMAT: 500 & Above, GRE: 290 & Above, IELTS: 6 & Above
MIM(1 course)
INR 16 L
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedGMAT, IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(1 course)
INR 22 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 53 & Above
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Q:   Is University of Houston Clear Lake expensive?

A: 

The tuition fee for the University of Houston Clear Lake is:

Courses

Duration

1st Year Tuition Fees

BBA (6 Courses)

(18 months-2 years)

INR 12.17 L - 15.67 L

B.Sc. (1 Courses)

(4 years)

INR 11.06 L

BBA (1 Courses)

(4 years)

INR 21.16 L

And the accommodation cost is as followed:

Accommodation Type

Description

Rate/Semester (in USD)

Suite-style Double

Two rooms connected by a bathroom

3,220.00

Suite-style Shared Single

Two private rooms with a shared bathroom

4,102.50

The cost of living might vary but the actual cost of tuition fee and cost of living suggests that the university is neither cheap nor expensive.

Q:   What GPA do you need for admission at the University of Houston-Clear Lake?

A: 

The admission eligibility criteria for freshmen at University of Houston Clear Lake are given as follows:

Admission CriteriaAdmission Type
Top 50%Assured Admission
3.0 or HigherAssured Admission
2.5 or Higher with minimum 20 ACTAssured Admission
2.5 of Higher with minimum 1000 SATAssured Admission
If Assured Admission Not MetIndividual Review

Q:   What are the English Language requirements at University of Houston Clear Lake?

A: 

The English Language requirements for international students at UHCL are given as follows:

Exam Score Required
TOEFL IBT79
IELTS Overall 6.0
PTE53

Q:   What are the MBA requirements and tuition fees for University of Houston Clear Lake?

A: 

The tuition fee for MBA at UHCL is INR 15,66,823. Apart from this the requirements for the course is : 

Qualification

Entry Criteria

Graduation

No specific cutoff mentioned

  • Applicants should have a bachelor's degree from a recognised University

  • 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework

TOEFL

Marks - 79/120

GMAT

No specific cutoff mentioned

GMAT Waiver

  • Applicants are exempted from GMAT requirement if they have Less than 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework

PTE

Marks - 53/90

IELTS

Marks - 6/9

 

Q:   Is it necessary to submit English proficiency test scores at University of Houston Clear Lake?

A: 

 Yes, it is necessary to submit English Proficiency scores. In order for an application to be taken into account and processed, international students must submit the results of their English language proficiency exam. The university will not accept late submissions of these results. These submitted results must be provided to the institution by the testing agency/company exclusively and cannot be older than two years from the date of the exam.

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UHCL Rankings 2024

C++Overall University Grade
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Q:   What are the Business course rankings at University of Houston Clear Lake?

A: 

The US News and World Report Business Course rankings at University of Houston Clear Lake are given as follows:

Year US News- UG Business
2020331
2021350
2022324
2023283

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INR 12.49 L - 18.81 LC++#299 US News, 2024
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The costs of living for graduate students at University of Houston Clear Lake are given as follows:

9 MonthsExpense
Tuition and FeesUSD 19,400
Living ExpensesUSD 14,400
OtherUSD 4,500
TotalUSD 38,300

 

12 MonthsExpense
Tuition and FeesUSD 28,200
Living ExpensesUSD 19,200
OtherUSD 4,500
TotalUSD 51,900

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Answered 10 months ago

The costs of attendance for undergraduate students at University of Houston Clear Lake are given as follows:

9 MonthsExpense
Tuition and FeesUSD 26,700
Living ExpensesUSD 14,400
OtherUSD 4,500
TotalUSD 45,600

 

12 MonthsExpense
Tuition and FeesUSD 32,200
Living ExpensesUSD 19,200
OtherUSD 4,500
TotalUSD 55,900

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University CityPasadena, Texas, USA

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2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX 77058

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2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058, United States
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