University Of Houston-Victoria
Location and Contact Information
3007 N. Ben WilsonVictoria, TX 77901
USA
Main Tel: (877) 970-4848
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
The University of Houston–Victoria, also known as UH–Victoria or UHV, is a public university located in Victoria, Texas, United States. It was established in the year 1973 as the University of Houston Victoria Center. It is part of the University of Houston System. The university offers several degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. UH–Victoria is organized into the following academic schools:
- School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Business Administration
- School of Education and Human Development
- School of Nursing
UH–Victoria’s athletic teams are nicknamed the UHV Jaguars. UHV sponsors varsity baseball and softball teams that participate in the NAIA.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts, computer science and engineering, and business and management.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High faculty salary.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
University Of Houston-Victoria participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
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| Pell Grant | ||
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| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
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(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Houston-Victoria:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barstow Community College | Barstow, CA | 3,778 |
| 2 | Athens State University | Athens, AL | 3,330 |
| 3 | CUNY Medgar Evers College | Brooklyn, NY | 6,036 |
| 4 | Eastern University | Saint Davids, PA | 4,364 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | Tacoma, WA | 2,967 |
| 6 | Waynesburg University | Waynesburg, PA | 2,549 |
| 7 | University of Illinois at Springfield | Springfield, IL | 4,711 |
| 8 | University of Houston-Clear Lake | Houston, TX | 7,658 |
| 9 | University of the Virgin Islands | Charlotte Amalie, VI | 2,393 |
| 10 | Aurora University | Aurora, IL | 4,291 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 456 | 15 |
| Master | 328 | 10 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 51 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 40 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 14 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,174 in 2009-2010 (2,255 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 47% of enrolled students and graduate students are 53%.
Students under 25 years old represent 21% of the student body. About 22% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Athletics
The school is in the Red River Athletic Conference for major sports.
Graduate School Focus
University Of Houston-Victoria offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Special Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Counseling Psychology
- Psychology