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2013 Points of Pride

2013 Points of Pride. Ranked among Best Colleges in the United States the second year in a row  by U.S. News & World Report: 2013 & 2014 Named one of the Best Value Colleges by the Princeton Review in 2013

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2013 Points of Pride

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  1. 2013 Points of Pride • Ranked among Best Colleges in the United States the second year in a row  by U.S. News & World Report: 2013 & 2014 • Named one of the Best Value Colleges by the Princeton Review in 2013 • Ranked #4 in the nation in "12 Top Colleges Where Students Get the Best Bang for Their Buck," meeting performance-based standards in line with those suggested by President Obama (PolicyMic, 2013) • Ranked 7th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for graduating students with least amount of debt • Named one of the nation's best colleges in "The Best 377 Colleges," 2013 and "The Best 378 Colleges," 2014 by The Princeton Review • Only one of three Tier One public research institutions in the nation designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education and also designated as an Asian-American Serving Institution (U.S. Department of Education, 2012) • 14% of Houstonians holding bachelor degrees received them from UH

  2. Campus Updates • Cougar Village II opens with 1,144 new beds for Freshmen and Cougar Place opens with 799 new beds for Sophomores and upperclassmen • New Welcome Center student garage opens with 1,500 new parking spaces • Phase 1 of the New UC opens in January 2014 with a 450-seat theater, food court, and two-story bookstore • New football stadium will open in 2014

  3. Fall 2013* • Ethnic Distribution • African American – 9% • Caucasian – 24% • Asian – 28% • Hispanic –29% • International – 4% • Unreported/Other – 6% • Total student enrollment – 39,490 • Number of Freshman applications – 22,706 • Number of Admitted Freshmen – 9,968 • Number of Enrolled Freshmen – 3,318 • SAT Average – 1140 • ACT Average – 25 * Pending certification from THECB

  4. National Rankings #1 Health and Human Performance( Academic Analytics’ Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index) #1 Entrepreneurship (The Princeton Review/Entrepreneur magazine) #2 Creative Writing PhD Program (Poets & Writers Magazine) #3 Hotel and Restaurant Management (Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education) #4 Intellectual Property Law (U.S. News and World Report) #8 Health Law (U.S. News and World Report) #10 Physical Sciences Program (Nature) #20 MBA among public universities (BusinessWeek) #21 Business (U.S. News & World Report) #36 Chemical Engineering (U.S.News & World Report) #37 Graduate Social Work Program (U.S. News and World Report) #39 Aerospace/aeronautics Engineering (U.S. News & World Report)

  5. Academics • 120 undergraduate majors • 30+ undergraduate research centers • 9 undergraduate colleges • The Honors College • 3 professional schools • 234 National Merit Scholars between 2001 – 2013

  6. Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture • Five year Bachelor of Architecture degree, which leads directly to license • Two four-year programs: Industrial Design and Interior Architecture • Ranked 5th nationally in 2013 for conferring degrees to Hispanics in the category of Architecture and Related Services by The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education • Students can study abroad in Austria, Chile, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, India, and Vietnam • The only Master's in Space Architecture program in the world *Applicants should submit portfolio

  7. C.T. Bauer College of Business • Consistently named the #1 or #2 Entrepreneurship & Innovation program by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine • Ranked #21 nationwide for Best Undergraduate Business Programs by U.S. News & World Report • Nearly 5,000 companies recruit Bauer graduates every year • Four C.T. Bauer College of Business alumni have made the list of top 25 highest paid CEOs as compiled by the Houston Business Journal • Bauer MBA Team conducted online campaign for Children’s Museum of Houston and was named “Best in the Americas” by Google • #1 in Texas for total minority degrees awarded and degrees awarded to Asian Americans in business, management, marketing, accounting, and finance *All students enter as pre-business and must meet special major requirements Page 30

  8. College of Education • UH’s College of Education is shaping the next generation of leaders in teaching, administration, counseling and research • Largest recruitment source for the Houston Independent School District (HISD) • UH has more fellows in the American Educational Research Association (AERA) than any other in Texas • UH was one of three universities selected by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to establish a professional development STEM center with a two-year $400,000 grant Page 35

  9. Cullen College of Engineering • Collaborates with the Texas Medical Center, NASA, the State of Texas, and the City of Houston • Graduates leaders for industry and academia in the areas of energy, nanotech, biomedical engineering and sustainability. • UH Engineering students have started the Subsea Engineering Society (SES), the first organization for engineers, geotechnicians, technologists and other individuals who specialize in underwater petroleum exploration and production • Ranked among the top 100 engineering graduate and undergraduate programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report • UH Professor wins funding to build a better electric vehicle battery *Applicants must meet special major requirements

  10. Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management • The Hilton College consistently ranks among the top three hospitality schools in the United States • Students have access to multiple job fairs, a wide range of internship opportunities, and a well-placed alumni network • Internship opportunities abound in countries like Australia, France, Mexico, and Peru • Home of the Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor, which recognizes the industry’s most influential icons *Applicants must meet special major requirements

  11. College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) • CLASS is the largest of UH's academic colleges with over 9,000 undergraduate students • CLASS is home to 16 departments that encompass the humanities, social sciences, and creative and performing arts • Liberal Studies degree allows for broad interdisciplinary study by completing three minors • Freshman students can earn a dual degree in CLASS and in nursing in five year program • UH has agreement with Houston Chronicle that allows them to send eight best journalism students to intern each semester • School of Theatre and Dance has been named "Best College Theater" in the Houston Press' inaugural Houston Theater Awards *Pre-nursing, Music, and Theatre & Dance must meet special major requirements

  12. College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics • Ranked #3 among public universities in Texas for strong science and mathematics programs • More than 180 ranked faculty, including three National Academy of Science members • UH professor William Sager led the team of scientists uncovering the largest single volcano yet documented on Earth • TeachHOUSTON is filling a critical need for well-qualified math and science teachers • Joint Admissions Medical Program (JAMP) provides mentoring, summer internships, annual scholarships, individualized support, and guidance through the Texas medical school admissions process • 20 international academic programs in 17 countries *Applicants must meet special major requirements

  13. College of Technology • The Process and Industrial track in the Construction Management program is the first of its kind in North America, focusing on construction processes in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries • The Project Management program is one of only two in Texas and one of only 24 programs worldwide to receive global accreditation • Engineering Technology Alumnus Received Prestigious NASA Space Center Award

  14. College of Pharmacy • 99% pass rate for Pharm.D graduates on NAPLEX • Pharmacy student and faculty volunteers received the 2013 American Association of Colleges and Pharmacies (AACP) Student Community-Engaged Service Award and grant monies to support expansion of pharmacy care services to Houston's homeless through the interprofessional student-run H.O.M.E.S. Clinic  • Ranked #12 for pharmacy degrees awarded to Hispanics by the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine • Among nation's Top 100 Pharmacy programs (U.S. News & World Report)

  15. Professional Schools • Law Center • College of Optometry • College of Social Work

  16. The Honors College Vision • The Honors College at the University of Houston is a nationally recognized, intellectually stimulating learning community. As a vibrant, leading presence within the university, The Honors College attracts highly talented and motivated students and educators to a collegial environment where tradition is honored and possibilities are both realized and created Mission • The Honors College is a community that cultivates excellence in teaching and learning. We believe that a university education should offer more than the acquisition of skills for the workplace

  17. The Honors College Entering Class of 2013: • Number of Entering Students 636 • Incoming Freshman 491 • SAT Average: 1323 • Top 10% 47% • Incoming Transfer 145

  18. Honors College Curriculum • Coordinates & complements any degree plan • Students complete 1/3 of degree credits in Honors Courses (about 12 classes) • ½ in core classes • ½ in major/discipline • Human Situation Page 48

  19. Special Minors • Medicine & Society • Phronesis: A Program in Politics and Ethics • The Center for Creative Work • Leadership Studies • ePortfolio • Policy Debate • Energy & Sustainability

  20. Special Programs • Bauer Business Honors Program • Honors Engineering Program • Honors Program in the Health Professions • Spanish Honors Program • Certificate in Global Studies

  21. Best of Both Worlds • Reserved Facilities • Research Opportunities • Study Abroad • Graduation with Distinction • Small Classes for all Majors • Priority Course Registration • Personalized Advising • Accessible Faculty/Staff

  22. Honors Community • Student Life: • Student Governing Board • Club Theater • Bleacher Creatures • Model Arab League • Welcoming Events: • Honors Orientation • Honors Retreat • Mentor Program

  23. Honors Admissions • Check box on Apply Texas Application: (www.applytexas.org) OR • Online Application: www.TheHonorsCollege.com/apply • Required Supporting Materials (email to honors@uh.edu): • Academic essay writing sample • Resume/List of Activities and Interests • Transcript (part of UH application) • SAT or ACT Scores (part of UH application)

  24. Scholarship Opportunities • National Merit Scholarship • Terry Foundation Scholarship

  25. City of Houston • Representation of more than 100 nations, which makes Houston the 7th most diverse city in the world • Energy capital of the world • #3 Best City for Young Professionals (Forbes) • #1 America’s Coolest City (Forbes) • 4th largest city in the U.S. • Home to the largest medical center in the world • Home to 19 Fortune 500 companies • #2 Best City for Jobs (Forbes) • #2 Employment Growth Rate in U.S.

  26. Student Housing and Residential Life • #2 in Texas for number of beds in on-campus housing with • Over 8,000 beds for student housing • 7 residential communities with more to come • 30 campus restaurants and dining halls • Faculty-in-Residence living in every undergraduate residence hall • First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) for freshman transitioning, study skills, college success and social gatherings

  27. Student Life • 264,000 square feet of Campus Recreation and Wellness Center • 21 Outdoor Adventure Trips each semester • 22 Clinic/Workshops each semester • More than 8,100 jobs posted annually by University Career Services • More than 150 corporate recruitment visits annually through University Career Services’ campus recruitment services • 581 student organizations • 46 fraternities and sororities • 16 intercollegiate sports Division 1 teams in the new American Athletic Conference • 41 sports and intramurals • 18 campus ministries represented at the A.D. Bruce Religion Center

  28. State of Texas Uniform Admission Policy • To be eligible for admission at a Texas Four-Year Public Institution, students must meet one of the following: • Successfully complete the recommended or advanced high school program or complete the portion of the program that was available to them; or • Successfully complete a curriculum that is equivalent in content and rigor to the recommended or advanced high school program and fill out the High School Curriculum Certification Form: www.uh.edu/admforms • Satisfy the College Readiness Benchmarks on the SAT or ACT assessment • SAT – 1500 out of 2400 (Verbal + Math + Writing) • ACT – 18 English, 21 Reading, 22 Mathematics and 24 Science

  29. Admissions ApplyTexas application, $50 application fee, SAT or ACT scores, and high school transcript are needed for admission Before December 1 After December 1

  30. Campus Visits Choose Houston October 25, 2013 Cougar Preview November 16, 2013 March 1, 2014

  31. Estimated Cost Resident Tuition & Fees* *Students who receive at least a $1,000 scholarship from UH will receive in-state tuition Non-Resident Tuition & Fees

  32. Scholarships • UH Tier One • Covers all tuition, mandatory fees, and two years housing • Renewable for four years • For students who have scored a minimum of 1300 on the verbal and math sections of the SAT (29 ACT composite) and are graduating in the top 10 percent of their class • Academic Excellence • $2,500 - $8,500 • Based on SAT or ACT scores and class rank • Renewable for four years • For students who have a competitive academic profile - typically a score of 1200 on the critical reading and math portions of the SAT (26 ACT composite) with a class rank in the top 20 percent • Must have a completed application by December 1

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