University of Houston-Victoria Acceptance Rate
Victoria, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,881
- Admitted
- 1,443
- Yield
- 12%
- 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-Victoria's acceptance rate has risen from 55.8% in 2014–15 to 76.7% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 3,994 to 1,881 (-53%) over that period.
Its 76.7% rate makes University of Houston-Victoria more selective than about 49% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 55%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (78.8% for women vs 73.7% for men, a 5.1-point gap). University of Houston-Victoria has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 12% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,994 | 2,227 | 55.8% | 340 |
| 2015–16 | 4,145 | 2,204 | 53.2% | 269 |
| 2016–17 | 4,616 | 2,220 | 48.1% | 319 |
| 2017–18 | 4,849 | 2,367 | 48.8% | 296 |
| 2018–19 | 5,531 | 2,983 | 53.9% | 306 |
| 2019–20 | 5,500 | 3,054 | 55.5% | 357 |
| 2020–21 | 3,570 | 2,394 | 67.1% | 266 |
| 2021–22 | 2,272 | 1,212 | 53.3% | 153 |
| 2022–23 | 1,970 | 1,618 | 82.1% | 211 |
| 2023–24 | 1,881 | 1,443 | 76.7% | 173 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,108 | 873 | 78.8% |
| Men | 773 | 570 | 73.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 493–600 | 36% |
| SAT Math | 500–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 5% |
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-Victoria's acceptance rate?
University of Houston-Victoria's acceptance rate is 76.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,443 admitted of 1,881 applicants).
Is University of Houston-Victoria test optional?
University of Houston-Victoria is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Houston-Victoria?
University of Houston-Victoria received 1,881 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,443.
What SAT score do you need for University of Houston-Victoria?
Admitted students at University of Houston-Victoria typically scored 493–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Houston-Victoria getting harder to get into?
University of Houston-Victoria has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 55.8% in 2014–15 to 76.7% 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.uhv.edu/.