University of Houston-Clear Lake Acceptance Rate
Houston, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,348
- Admitted
- 1,768
- Yield
- 24.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Houston-Clear Lake's acceptance rate has risen from 57.4% in 2014–15 to 75.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,046 to 2,348 (+124%) over that period.
Its 75.3% rate makes University of Houston-Clear Lake more selective than about 52% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 57%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (77.8% for women vs 71.7% for men, a 6.1-point gap). University of Houston-Clear Lake has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 24.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,046 | 600 | 57.4% | 234 |
| 2015–16 | 1,014 | 663 | 65.4% | 247 |
| 2016–17 | 1,057 | 684 | 64.7% | 264 |
| 2017–18 | 1,045 | 755 | 72.2% | 280 |
| 2018–19 | 1,197 | 831 | 69.4% | 305 |
| 2019–20 | 1,402 | 1,032 | 73.6% | 336 |
| 2020–21 | 1,666 | 1,345 | 80.7% | 363 |
| 2021–22 | 1,793 | 1,635 | 91.2% | 334 |
| 2022–23 | 1,985 | 1,377 | 69.4% | 353 |
| 2023–24 | 2,348 | 1,768 | 75.3% | 439 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,381 | 1,075 | 77.8% |
| Men | 967 | 693 | 71.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–590 | 75% |
| SAT Math | 490–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–23 | 7% |
How University of Houston compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Houston-Clear Lake's acceptance rate?
University of Houston-Clear Lake's acceptance rate is 75.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,768 admitted of 2,348 applicants).
Is University of Houston-Clear Lake test optional?
University of Houston-Clear Lake is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Houston-Clear Lake?
University of Houston-Clear Lake received 2,348 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,768.
What SAT score do you need for University of Houston-Clear Lake?
Admitted students at University of Houston-Clear Lake typically scored 500–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Houston-Clear Lake getting harder to get into?
University of Houston-Clear Lake has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 57.4% in 2014–15 to 75.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uhcl.edu/.