University of Houston-Victoria

www.uhv.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,111

2.18% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,375

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.64%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

53.3%

2,272 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,189

40.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

21.8%

62 Graduates

About

University of Houston-Victoria is a higher education institution located in Victoria County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Houston-Victoria were General Business Administration & Management (274 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (60 degrees), and General Special Education & Teaching (49 degrees).

In 2021, 1,516 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Houston-Victoria. 70.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (522 degrees), 1.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (467 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Houston-Victoria is $5,111, which is $−18,073 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Houston-Victoria is $5,111, which is $−18,073 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,375.

In 2021, 70% of undergraduate students attending University of Houston-Victoria received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,111

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Houston-Victoria was $5,111. The cost of tuition at University of Houston-Victoria is $−18,073 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Houston-Victoria (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,375

2021 Value

17.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Houston-Victoria had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,375. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Houston-Victoria grew by 17.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Houston-Victoria (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,880

Room and Board

$1,158

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Houston-Victoria was of $9,880 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 18.6% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,158. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Houston-Victoria (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at University of Houston-Victoria received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.67% with respect to 2020, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Houston-Victoria (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.64%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Houston-Victoria was 1.64%, which represents 19 out of the 1160 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Houston-Victoria received 2,272 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 36.4% annual growth. Out of those 2,272 applicants, 1,212 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 53.3% acceptance rate.

There were 4,189 students enrolled at University of Houston-Victoria in 2021.

University of Houston-Victoria has an overall enrollment yield of 12.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

53.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,212

Accepted Out of 2,272

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Houston-Victoria was 53.3% (1,212 admissions from 2,272 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 67.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 36.4%, while admissions declined by −49.4%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Houston-Victoria (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Houston-Victoria had a total enrollment of 4,189 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Houston-Victoria is 1,695 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,494. This means that 40.5% of students enrolled at University of Houston-Victoria are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Houston-Victoria, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.8% Hispanic or Latino, 29.8% White, 14.6% Black or African American, 7.88% Asian, 2.43% Two or More Races, 0.119% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0955% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Houston-Victoria in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (30.4%), followed by White Female (18.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (16.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23.3%) and Black or African American Female (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Houston-Victoria in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,189 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Houston-Victoria is 1,695 and the part-time enrollment is 2,494. This means that 40.5% of students enrolled at University of Houston-Victoria are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Houston-Victoria (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Houston-Victoria was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Houston-Victoria had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Houston-Victoria (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,711 enrolled students
White
1,248 enrolled students
Black or African American
613 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Houston-Victoria is 40.8% Hispanic or Latino, 29.8% White, 14.6% Black or African American, 7.88% Asian, 2.43% Two or More Races, 0.119% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0955% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 36 students (0.859%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 626 more women than men received degrees from University of Houston-Victoria. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Houston-Victoria is hispanic or latino (522 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (467 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Houston-Victoria is General Business Administration & Management (274 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (60 degrees) and General Special Education & Teaching (49 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Houston-Victoria, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (170 degrees awarded), Business (631 degrees), and Psychology (141 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Houston-Victoria are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,968,273 people), Accountants & auditors (1,087,676 people), Other managers (849,359 people), Secondary school teachers (540,823 people), and Financial managers (512,546 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Houston-Victoria in 2021 are Interdisciplinary Studies (170 degrees awarded), Business (631 degrees), Psychology (141 degrees), English (36 degrees), and EDUCATION. (208 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Houston-Victoria are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of Houston-Victoria are Interdisciplinary Studies (170 degrees awarded), Business (631 degrees), Psychology (141 degrees), English (36 degrees), and EDUCATION. (208 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Houston-Victoria are Elementary & secondary schools (3,610,381 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (793,597 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (647,970 people), Computer Systems Design (598,822 people), and Banking & related activities (541,407 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Houston-Victoria.

Most Common (2021)

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
165 degree-majors awarded
General Business
147 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
108 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Houston-Victoria was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 165 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Houston-Victoria according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

445

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,071

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 445 degrees were awarded to men at University of Houston-Victoria, which is 0.415 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,071).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Houston-Victoria by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 129 degrees were awarded to men at University of Houston-Victoria in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.652 times less than the 198 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 198 degrees were awarded to men at University of Houston-Victoria in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.53 times more than the 129 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from University of Houston-Victoria completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Houston-Victoria is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
522 degrees awarded
White
467 degrees awarded
Black or African American
272 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Houston-Victoria is hispanic or latino (522 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (467 degrees).

0.462% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
368 degrees awarded
White Female
347 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
192 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Houston-Victoria is hispanic or latino female (368 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (347 degrees).

Operations

University of Houston-Victoria has an endowment valued at nearly $23.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.13M (17.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Houston-Victoria had a total salary expenditure of 77M. University of Houston-Victoria employs 40 Associate professors, 38 Assistant professors and 35 Professors. Most academics at University of Houston-Victoria are Male Associate professor (23), Male Professor (21), and Male Assistant professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Houston-Victoria are: Business and Financial Operations, with 84 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 61 employees, and Management with 45 employees.

Endowment

$23.1M

2021 Endowment

28.2%

growth from 2020

University of Houston-Victoria has an endowment valued at about $23.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Houston-Victoria grew 28.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Houston-Victoria (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$28.1M

2021 Salaries

1.66%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Houston-Victoria paid a median of $28.1M in salaries, which represents 36.5% of their overall expenditure ($77M) and a 1.66% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.7M

Instructional Salaries

132

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Houston-Victoria paid a total of $10.7M to 132 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

84 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Houston-Victoria were Associate professor with 40 employees, Assistant professor with 38 employees, and Professor with 35 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Houston-Victoria were Business and Financial Operations with 84 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 61 employees, and Management with 45 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Houston-Victoria was Male Associate professor with 23 employees, Male Professor with 21 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Houston-Victoria.