Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
U. Houston-Clear Lake admits about 9 in 10 applicants (91%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 21% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (89% and 91%).
$45 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Yield
22% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Where you stand
How U. Houston-Clear Lake reads a record
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 26% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 69% of first-years sent an SAT and 6% an ACT. Of the 78% whose high school reported a rank, 14% were in the top tenth.
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Not considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Not considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
91% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 91% of first-year applicants
1,446 applied · 1,315 admitted · 992 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 12 sch completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required of some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Required of some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by August 1 for fall 2025.
- Priority date: July 15. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- $200 housing deposit, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2024 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.40
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.013%
- 3.75–3.9913%
- 3.50–3.7418%
- 3.25–3.4918%
- 3.00–3.2417%
- below 3.021%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 12.8% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 13.4% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 17.9% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 17.6% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 17.0% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 19.7% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 1.3% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.2% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
14% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 37% in the top quarter, of the 78% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:University of Houston-Clear Lake Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1060 on the SAT, 110 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2026.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
55% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
52% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
57% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
Shares of the 68% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
At least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;University of Houston-Clear Lake Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;University of Houston-Clear Lake Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024;University of Houston-Clear Lake Common Data Set 2024–25, 2024–25;University of Houston-Clear Lake Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2025 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)