Campus & Student Life at University of Houston - Victoria

Home to about 3,513 undergraduates in 2020, UH Victoria is a small, public university located in Victoria, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UH Victoria offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UH Victoria can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UH Victoria Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UH Victoria Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UH Victoria Disability Services.

UH Victoria for the Military

While not a "service academy", UH Victoria does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UH Victoria Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UH Victoria for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Houston - Victoria

UH Victoria offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Houston - Victoria

UH Victoria has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,513 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,831 (52.1%). Part-time attendance was 1,682 (47.9%).

University of Houston - Victoria is Ranked #1,582 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UH Victoria is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UH Victoria #1582 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UH Victoria by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UH Victoria Diversity Guide.

University of Houston - Victoria Competes in the NIAA

UH Victoria has a total of 121 student athletes, 61 men and 60 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Houston - Victoria Athletics