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School Notes Overview:
- The University of Houston-Downtown is a public, urban university committed to providing quality academic programs that serve the needs of the multicultural population of Houston and surrounding communities. It offers both undergraduate and a limited number of graduate academic degree programs that enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their chosen fields. Through instructional excellence, creative and scholarly activities, and community involvement, the university contributes to the business, scientific, economic, technological, social and cultural development of the area.
School Overview:
University Of Houston-Downtown
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| County | Harris County, TX | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Public | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 5,904 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 5,455 students | |
| Full-Time Graduate | 23 students | |
| Part-Time Graduate | 102 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 11,484 students | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 60% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 44% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,681 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 7% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,870 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 16% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,442 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 33% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,333 | |
School Notes:
- UH-Downtown has a proud history of providing a high-quality education to a diverse student population. Since its founding in 1974, UHD has more than doubled the size of its student population, increased the number of degree programs from one to nearly 40 -- including four graduate programs, renovated and expanded the campus, achieved accreditation, and received national recognition for its student diversity and outstanding academic opportunities.
- To facilitate the academic success of both its traditional and nontraditional students, the university offers a wide range of support services and employs a faculty and staff who are dedicated to helping students meet the rigorous standards and requirements of its programs.
- UHD offers a wide variety of high-quality academic degrees that prepare students for immediate entry into the workplace, or for continued post-graduate studies and research. In addition to excellent bachelor's degree programs, UHD offers master's programs in four disciplines: the Master of Science in Criminal Justice, the Master of Science in Professional Writing and Technical Communication, the Master of Security Management, and the Master of Arts in Teaching. UH-Downtown, Houston's Downtown University, offers over 30 bachelor's degree programs and 4 master's degree programs.
- UH-Downtown is Houston's Downtown University, part of a vital metropolis - Houston, the nation's fourth-largest city. UHD's campus is located in exciting downtown Houston. From UHD, it's a quick ride on MetroRail to the heart of downtown for entertainment, ball games, dining, and clubs - at historic Market Square, Bayou Place, the Theater District, Cotswold, Minute Maid Park, and more.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
In the News:
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LSC-Atascocita Center offers new business degree (Kingwood Observer)
posted on June 17, 2011 at 03:42:34 pm
A joint partnership between the new Lone Star College-Atascocita Center and the University of Houston-Downtown will allow students to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration in general business ent -
Hispanic, African-American, and Asian Students Make Up Majority of Spring 2011 University of Houston-Downtown ... (Business Wire)
posted on May 19, 2011 at 04:52:35 pm
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Minority students - Hispanics, African-Americans and Asians - make up the majority of the University of Houston-Downtown graduates who will receive diplomas on May 21 at Minute Maid Park. -
Study: Houston police stop blacks more often (San Antonio Express-News)
posted on May 11, 2011 at 07:32:16 am
share: digg facebook twitter The disproportionate number of blacks stopped by police likely results from the high number of police calls in black neighborhoods drawing more police patrols, said Clete Snell, chairman of the criminal justice department at the University of Houston-Downtown. "Police tend to patrol more frequently in African-American neighborhoods, and in minority neighborhoods in ... -
AAS degrees now transfer to UHD (East Montgomery County Observer)
posted on July 27, 2010 at 05:36:37 am
Current and future students at Lone Star College-Kingwood now have an opportunity to transfer their Associate of Applied Science in Management and any Associate of Applied Science to the University of Houston-Downtown to earn their Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Applied Administration. -
All associate degrees now transfer to UHD (The Atascocita Observer)
posted on July 23, 2010 at 06:17:27 am
Current and future students at Lone Star College-Kingwood now have an opportunity to transfer either their associate degree in management or in another field to the University of Houston-Downtown to earn their Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Applied Administration.
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