Specialties
HV offers a unique combination of affordability, excellence, safety and convenience, and personal attention. A degree from UHV will give you the power to take your life to the next level. We offer classes to fit any schedule, with top-quality instruction at a price you can afford. A UHV degree will prepare you to establish a successful career or go on to pursue graduate and even post-graduate studies.
As part of the UH System, UHV offers face-to-face programs in Victoria, Sugar Land and Katy, and online. Each location is unique in its program offerings. For example, the Victoria campus is the only location where freshmen can take classes. Refer to the links below for details about the programs available at each location.
History
Established in 1973.
The University of Houston-Victoria offers more than 65 bachelor's and master's degree programs and concentrations in the arts and sciences, business administration, education and human development, and nursing fields. UHV providesa ccredited face-to-face and online programs to students in the Gulf Coast region and beyond. Since its founding in 1973, UHV has provided students with a quality higher education taught by talented faculty at a great value.
UHV at a Glance
Established: 1973
Total Degrees Awarded: 16,453
Student Enrollment: 4,604*
Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1
Annual Tuition and Fees: $6,749
Financial Aid Awarded Annually: $32.1 million
*As of Sept. 3, 2014.
Accreditation
UHV is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's and master's degrees.
Meet the Business Owner: President U.
Following graduation from the University of Missouri, he served on the faculty at Southern Methodist University for six years as an assistant professor of mathematics before moving to Alpine and Sul Ross.
Morgan has published several articles in mathematics and written one book on the mathematics of agriculture. He has taught mathematics at all university levels and enjoys returning to the classroom when opportunities arise.
Morgan has been active in professional organizations in mathematics, student affairs and educational administration. His hobbies include motorcycling, golf, shooting sports, classical music and travel.
He is a proven leader with a strong background in academics and a demonstrated record of achievement in student recruitment and retention and student success.