University of Houston–Clear Lake
University of Houston–Clear Lake at a Glance
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
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About University of Houston–Clear Lake
According to Wikipedia, The University of Houston–Clear Lake is a public university in Pasadena and Houston, Texas, with branch campuses in Pearland and Texas Medical Center. It is part of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1971, UHCL had an enrollment of more than 9,000 students for fall 2019.
University of Houston–Clear Lake Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,348 | 91% | 74% | 45% | 1060 | 22 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does University of Houston–Clear Lake Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $7,770 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $9,544 |
| 30K - 48K | $9,042 |
| 48K - 75K | $10,826 |
| 75K - 110K | $16,388 |
| 110K+ | $18,171 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do University of Houston–Clear Lake Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of Houston–Clear Lake students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $61,521 a year, and 89% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
University of Houston–Clear Lake's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 9,882 | 7,335 | 2,547 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of Houston–Clear Lake?
University of Houston–Clear Lake is located at 2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058-1002.
How Safe is University of Houston–Clear Lake?
Relative to its enrollment, University of Houston–Clear Lake has a violent crime rate of 0.04% and a property crime rate of 0.02%. Houston has a violent crime rate of 1.16% and a property crime rate of 4.33%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is University of Houston–Clear Lake Known For?
University of Houston–Clear Lake is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Physics
- Sociology
- Business
- Medical
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Political Science
- Biology
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Anthropology
- Literature
- Education
- History
- Psychology
- Communications
University of Houston–Clear Lake's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Houston–Clear Lake's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #294 in the U.S. and #1252 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #335 in the U.S. and #2067 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #389 in the U.S. and #1744 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #669 in the U.S. and #2278 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #694 in the U.S. and #2634 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #720 in the U.S. and #2550 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #774 in the U.S. and #3460 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #899 in the U.S. and #3540 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #978 in the U.S. and #4252 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #1123 in the U.S. and #4655 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #1157 in the U.S. and #2945 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #1239 in the U.S. and #2962 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #1302 in the U.S. and #3908 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #1310 in the U.S. and #3991 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #1376 in the U.S. and #5592 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #1459 in the U.S. and #4674 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #1479 in the U.S. and #3902 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesUniversity of Houston–Clear Lake ranks #1618 in the U.S. and #6005 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesWho Are University of Houston–Clear Lake's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Houston–Clear Lake's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Computer Science, and Physics. Here are some of University of Houston–Clear Lake's most famous alumni:
- Story Musgrave
- An American physician and NASA astronaut.
- Guion Bluford
- An American astronaut.
- Bruce Webster
- An American computer scientist.
- Michael Fincke
- An American astronaut.
- Evelyn Miralles
- A NASA VR Engineer.
- John Muratore
- An American systems engineer.
- Carol L. Dennis
- An American author, editor, and teacher.
- Richard H. Anderson
- An American attorney and businessman.
