1974
Houston, TX

School Details

Established in 1974, the University of Houston-Clear Lake provides educational opportunities to students in the Houston-Galveston area and beyond. Located adjacent to the NASA Johnson Space Center, UH-Clear Lake is situated in the heart of the area’s high-technology community. Originally established as an upper-level university, UHCL welcomed freshman and sophomore students for the first time in the fall of 2014. UHCL is committed to supporting the region’s various commercial, engineering, human services, and trade sectors, especially in the computing, medical, petrochemical, and aerospace industries. 

UH Clear Lake offers programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from the following colleges:

  • College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Human Sciences and Humanities
  • College of Science and Engineering

UHCL Online offers the same level of excellence for more than 20 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. Offering high-quality online courses, UHCL online degrees can be completed from the comfort of home with courses that are completed asynchronously. However, students are still guided with weekly schedules and due dates. 

Accreditation & Licensing

University of Houston – Clear Lake is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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