School Details
The University of Houston’s proud heritage of academic excellence dates back to its founding in 1927. In 1947, the institution launched one of its many rich traditions by adopting the cougar, later named Shasta, as its official mascot. Over the years, it grew and prospered. Today, the University of Houston is a major public research and teaching institution, serving more than 39,800 students annually with nearly 300 undergraduate and graduate programs.
The University of Houston awards bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It also awards online degrees to more than 47,000 students annually across the nation and around the world. Students choose from more than 10 undergraduate degree completion programs and more than 50 online graduate degrees. There are a variety of programs that allow students to create a flexible schedule to meet their needs. Since 1953 the University of Houston has been a leader in distance education and now the University of Houston online degrees are nationally and internationally competitive. They are still committed to helping each student reach his or her goal of completing an advanced degree.
Accreditation & Licensing
University of Houston is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)