University of Houston-Downtown Email Format
Higher EducationTexas, United States1001-5000 Employees
The University of Houston-Downtown is a public, four-year university within the University of Houston System, serving Houston since 1974 and positioned as the city’s second-largest higher education institution. Based in Houston, Texas, UHD educates about 14,000 students annually and counts more than 67,000 alumni, offering 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs across four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. The university maintains one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas and is led by President Loren J. Blanchard. UHD serves a broad student population pursuing undergraduate and graduate education to support professional and civic engagement within the higher education landscape. In recent developments, it has formed partnerships with local education systems to expand access, including a collaboration with Houston ISD to offer guaranteed admissions to qualified graduates.