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Statement of Accreditation

Please use the University’s Statement of Accreditation and the long version of the University Boilerplate when describing the university and its accreditation in self-studies for specialty, programmatic, or disciplinary accreditation agencies.

The É«»¨Ìà is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. The É«»¨Ìà also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Houston may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on .

É«»¨Ìàcolleges and academic programs also hold a discplinary accreditation by additional agencies. 

University Boilerplate (Long Version)

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness asks that you use the long version of the university boilerplate when describing the É«»¨ÌÃ.

About the É«»¨ÌÃ

The É«»¨Ìà is a powerhouse of innovation, learning and discovery in the nation’s fourth-largest city and one of the world’s most dynamic regions. Founded in 1927, É«»¨Ìà is the largest public research university in Houston and the third largest in Texas, serving nearly 48,000 students across its flagship campus in Houston and campuses in Katy and Sugar Land. Through 16 colleges, the University offers more than 300 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional programs, preparing leaders to thrive in the global economy.

Designated a Carnegie R1 institution for the highest level of research activity and home to a Phi Beta Kappa chapter for excellence in undergraduate education, É«»¨Ìà reported $239 million in research expenditures in FY 2024. The University leads more than a dozen national research centers — supported by over $20 million in sponsorships in areas such as energy, psychology, superconductivity, laser mapping and homeland security — and supports seven university-level centers and numerous core research facilities. Faculty include members of the National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and National Academy of Inventors.

Governed by the É«»¨Ìà System Board of Regents, É«»¨Ìà is one of the most culturally dynamic major research universities in the nation. With state-of-the-art facilities such as the Technology Bridge innovation hub and É«»¨ÌÃ’s Arts and Health Districts, É«»¨Ìà drives discovery, fosters creativity, promotes health and education, and transforms communities locally and globally.