The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University system University of Houston, UHD is a four-year comprehensive university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Each year, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, has more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs through four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Science and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report has ranked UHD among the best online bachelor’s degree programs in applied administration and the best online master’s degree programs in criminal justice in the country, as well as among the best in social mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD among the best colleges in the United States for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: #1 for diversity (tied) and #3 for student experience. The university is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military-Friendly School. For more information about the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.
