Undergraduate Enrollment

4,410

Points of Distinction

An upper-level university with undergraduate students transferring in from community colleges and other schools
• More than 60 student organizations to help fulfill academic, social, and special interest needs
• Located near NASA Johnson Space Center, the campus is surrounded by a 524-acre natural environment

More than 7,600 students attend the Univ-ersity of Houston-Clear Lake, whose parklike campus is surrounded by a 524-acre natural environment, with Horsepen Bayou winding through heavily wooded areas abundant with wildlife. UH-Clear Lake is an upper-level university, with undergraduate students transferring in from community colleges and other universities. Approximately 4,000 students work toward undergraduate degrees, choosing from among 42 bachelor’s programs in UH-Clear Lake’s four schools: Business, Education, Human Sci-ences and Humanities, and Science and Computer Engineering. The university’s newest offerings include a Bachelor of Science in Public Service Leadership and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Design and Visual Arts.

Students are actively involved in a variety of campus life opportunities, with more than 60 organizations covering business and education interests, honor societies, leadership groups, and special interests. An annual chili cook-off and an ongoing film and speaker series provide additional diversion. On-campus apartment-style housing is available, and amenities include a pool, a Jacuzzi, a volleyball court, and lounge areas. Students receive free memberships to the FitnessZone, a state-of-the-art facility that features a variety of cardiovascular and resistance training equipment. NASA Johnson Space Center is nearby, and Clear Lake, a popular boating area, promises plenty of outdoor recreation.