University of Houston--Downtown
One Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
#57 in Best Online Bachelor's Programs (tie)
Overall Score 80/100
University of Houston--Downtown Bachelor's Program Overview
University of Houston--Downtown, a public institution, has been offering online bachelor's degree programs since 2010-2011. All of the online classes are recorded and archived so students can access lecture material at their convenience. When applying for the online programs at University of Houston--Downtown, it's important to note that the deadline is Aug. 1.
About the Online Bachelor's Degree Program
Content in this section is provided by the school.
UHD’s online bachelor’s degree program is tailored for non-traditional students who may be balancing multiple priorities of work, school, and family. Class sizes are small and are taught by faculty who routinely engage in training and best practices for online instruction.
UHD’s online bachelor’s degree program is tailored for non-traditional students who may be balancing multiple priorities of work, school, and family. Class sizes are small and are taught by faculty who routinely engage in training and best practices for online instruction.
2024 Bachelor's Program Quick Stats
- Enrollment
- 241
- Tuition Per Credit
- $668
- Application Deadline
- Aug. 1
University of Houston--Downtown Rankings
Best Online Programs Ranking Indicators
See how this program stacks up against 338 others, based on factors used in the U.S. News methodology.
Engagement rank
43
Engagement score
83
Faculty Credentials and Training rank
216
Faculty Credentials and Training score
75
Services and Technologies rank
57
Services and Technologies score
72
Expert Opinion score (out of 5)
2.9
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University of Houston--Downtown Bachelor's Program Data
Most popular majors by degrees conferred at University of Houston--Downtown
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
100%Applications
Application deadline (U.S. residents)
Aug. 1
Application deadline (international students)
N/APriority application deadline
N/A
Notification of admissions
Data appear as submitted by school
On a rolling basis, notified within 3-5 business days after all items are received by UHD.
Application website
WebsiteProgram website
WebsiteAdmissions website
WebsiteDirector of admissions
Kristina Raymond, Executive Director of Admissions & Recruitment
Admissions phone
(713) 221-5827Admissions email
uhdadmit@uhd.eduAdmissions requirements same as campus-based students' requirements
Yes
Sometimes denies admittance to qualified applicants
No
Requirements
Accept transfer students
Yes
Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit
Yes
Dual enrollment at separate college allowed
Yes
Can earn degree entirely outside U.S.
Yes
Application essay required
No
High school completion requirements
Diploma or GED required
Minimum high school GPA required
N/A
Academic admissions factors
Rigor of secondary school record
Not Considered
Class rank
Not Considered
GPA
Very Important
Recommendation(s)
Not Considered
Standardized test scores
Not Considered
Application essay
Not Considered
Non-academic admissions factors
Interview
Not Considered
Extracurricular activities
Not Considered
Talent/ability
Not Considered
Character/personal qualities
Not Considered
First-generation college student
Not Considered
Alumni/alumnae relations
Not Considered
Geographical residence
Not Considered
State residency
Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Race/ethnicity
Not Considered
Volunteer work
Not Considered
Work experience
Considered
Applicant's interest level
Not Considered
Entering Class Stats
Applicants
N/A
Female applicants
N/A
Male applicants
N/A
Applicants accepted
N/A
Female applicants accepted
N/A
Male applicants accepted
N/A
Applicants enrolled
N/A
Female applicants enrolled
N/A
Male applicants enrolled
N/A
Acceptance rate
N/A
Distinguishing Characteristics
School type
Public
Terms
Semester
First year of program
2010-2011
Faculty
5
11
Full-time faculty with terminal degree
5
Part-time faculty with terminal degree
5
Full-time faculty whose highest degree is a bachelor's
0
Part-time faculty whose highest degree is a bachelor's
0
Full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty
1
School finances online instructor training
Yes
Required hours of initial training
3
Formal peer review of instructors
No
Continuing online instruction education required
No
Class Size
Average class size
25
Maximum class size
30
Class sizes
2-9 students
13.8%10-19 students
27.6%20-29 students
20.7%30-39 students
29.3%40-49 students
8.6%50-99 students
0%100+ students
0%Programs
Online bachelor's degree programs
1
47
Most popular majors by degrees conferred at University of Houston--Downtown
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
100%All Majors
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce, General
Integration With Campus
Yes
Classes include campus-based students
No
Collaboration among online and campus-based students
No face-to-face students
Credits earned online equal earned on campus
Yes
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus
None
Same curricula for online and campus-based students
None
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations
No
Group projects/simulations
No
Exams
No
Delivery
Archived classes
All
Classes can be received live
None
Live online/on-campus classes after 5 p.m.
N/A
Online chatrooms
Yes
Web conferencing (webinars)
N/A
Zoom or other visual software
Yes
New-student orientation
Yes
Review and sign ethics statement
No
Percentage of classes with lectures
1-25
Number of times per week students must login to a typical course
2
6
6
Courses requiring students to work collaboratively with other students
Required in the majority of courses
Class participation graded
Yes
Exams
Yes
Same exams are administered only once
Yes
Exams have random question order
Yes
Yes
Number of settings in which in-person exams are administered
No proctored exams
Anti-plagiarism screening required for essay assignments
Depends
Measures to instill academic integrity
Data appear as submitted by school
UHD makes available Turnitin via our online instruction platform to support students and faculty in minimizing plagiarism. UHD also provides resources to require face-to-face testing for all classes as well as a visually monitored exam tool (Respondus Lockdown). In addition, online faculty design unique assignments and use multiple evaluation strategies in their courses such as discussion boards, quizzes, papers, presentations, and exams; these efforts maximize the likelihood that students are doing their own work.
Standardized copyright policy for course materials
Yes
End-of-course evaluations
Always
Course evaluation response rate
N/A
List of Student Assessments Administered
IDEA Student Ratings of Instruction
Yes
Graduation & Retention
Credits needed to graduate
120
Credits that must be earned through school
30
Total program graduates (2022-2023)
76
New student retention rate (2022)
New student retention rate (2021)
New student retention rate (2020)
New student retention rate (2019)
Limited time to complete degree
No
Within 3 years
Within 4 years
Within 5 years
Within 6 years
Within 4 years
Within 6 years
Within 8 years
Within 4 years
Within 6 years
Within 8 years
Within 4 years
Within 6 years
Within 8 years
Within 4 years
Within 6 years
Within 8 years
Within 4 years
Within 6 years
Within 8 years
Within 4 years
Within 6 years
Within 8 years
Enrollment
241
Female enrollment
189
Male enrollment
52
Student gender distribution
Enrolled students with military experience
N/A
Enrolled students who are active service members
N/A
Enrolled students who are veterans
N/A
Average credits held by (2022-2023) graduates when starting program
N/A
New entrants who are first-time, first-year students
0%
New entrants who are employed
N/A
Composition
Students 22 and younger
9%
Students ages 23-39
62%
Students 40 or older
29%
Average student age
36 years
Region from which most U.S. students come
West South Central
Degree-seeking student diversity
Hispanic/Latino
39.4%Black or African American
37.8%White
14.5%Two or more races
4.6%Asian
2.9%Nonresident aliens
0.4%Race and/or ethnicity unknown
0.4%American Indian or Alaska Native
0%Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0%International
Countries most represented by students
- USA
Number of countries represented by international students
N/A
Technology
Apple
N/A
PC
N/A
Recommended internet speed
N/A
Live streaming video
Yes
Live streaming audio
Yes
Recorded video
Yes
Recorded audio
Yes
Software-based readers
Yes
Application for display on tablet computer
Yes
Description of tablet application
Blackboard app Zoom Panopto Intranet Publisher Sites/Apps Voice Thread Office 365 DUO
Application for display on smartphone
Yes
Description of application for smartphone
Blackboard Learn Zoom Panopto Publisher course materials Voice Thread Linkedin Learning Office 365 DUO
Bulletin boards
Yes
Simulations
Yes
Online labs
No
Learning management system
Yes
Online course development
In-house
Yes
Adaptive learning
Yes
Discussion board
Yes
Learning analytics platform
Yes
Types of Learning Management Systems Used
Blackboard
Yes
Blackboard Mobile
Yes
Canvas
Yes
Blackboard Instructor
Yes
Services
Academic advising
Yes
Bookstore
Yes
Career placement assistance
Yes
Financial aid office/services
Yes
Access to live librarian
Yes
Local area network
Yes
Mentoring
Yes
Technical support
Yes
Live tutoring
Yes
Writing workshops
Yes
Admissions counseling
Yes
Course registration
Yes
Resume help services
Yes
Degree audit
Yes
Transcript services
Yes
Support From Faculty
Weekly office hours (available remotely)
3
Expectation that instructors will respond to questions within specific timeframe
Yes
Instructor response expected within (hours)
48
24-7 live tech support
Yes
ADA compliance
Central office reviews each course
Tech support availability
Weekend days (7:00 a.m. - 5:59 p.m.)
Always
Weekend nights (6:00 p.m. - 9:59 p.m.)
Always
Weekend overnights (10:00 p.m. - 6:59 a.m.)
Always
Weekdays (7:00 a.m. - 5:59 p.m.)
Always
Weeknights (6:00 p.m. - 9:59 p.m.)
Always
Weekday overnights (10:00 p.m. - 6:59 a.m.)
Always
Costs
$248
$248
$668
$668
In-state tuition for all military veterans
Yes
Financial Aid
Financial aid available
Both institutional and federal aid are available
Institution is GI Bill certified
Yes
New students who use GI Bill benefits
N/A
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
No
$21,780
Proportion of 2022-2023 graduates with debt
49%
Careers
School tracks alumni
Yes
Postgraduate outcomes
Data appear as submitted by school
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