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University of Houston
  • 4 Year
  • HOUSTON, TX
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University of Houston
#5 in Top Public Universities in Texas
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  • 4 Year
  • HOUSTON, TX
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    Students at University of Houston

    About the Students

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 294 responses
    • Friendly and helpful during and after classes
      40%
    • Open-minded
      23%
    • Everyone is different and approachable
      16%
    • They want to be friends only for class.
      9%
    • There is no one phrase to group these people by
      6%
    • Don't talk to me
      3%
    • friendly
      0%
    Female Undergrads
    53%
    Male Undergrads
    47%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      96%
    • Out-of-State
      2%
    • International
      2%
    • Unknown
      0%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      6%
    • 18-19
      29%
    • 20-21
      32%
    • 22-24
      20%
    • Over 25
      13%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      37%
    • $30k-$48k
      21%
    • $49k-$75k
      18%
    • $76k-$110k
      11%
    • $110k+
      14%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    86%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage. 320 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students). 321 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      11%
    • Asian
      25%
    • Hispanic
      34%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      4%
    • Multiracial
      3%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      1%
    • White
      20%

    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    What political party do you associate yourself with?
    Based on 182 responses
    • Republican
      13%
    • Democratic
      41%
    • Independent
      14%
    • Other party not mentioned
      1%
    • I don't care about politics
      31%
    Poll
    How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
    Based on 321 responses
    • Progressive/very liberal
      9%
    • Liberal
      26%
    • Moderate
      31%
    • Conservative
      5%
    • Very conservative
      0%
    • Libertarian
      1%
    • Not sure
      28%
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