Campus Aesthetics at The University of Houston (StudentsReview ™)

Breakdown of “Campus Aesthetics” at UHouston

By Gender

Males	B
Females	B-

By Major

Accounting	B+
Anthropology	C
Architecture	B
Art & Design Department	C-
Biology	B-
Business - Management and Administration	B+
Chemical Engineering	B-
Chemistry	B+
Civil Engineering	A-
Communications	C+
Computer Engineering	C+
Computer Science	B-
Design Arts - Industrial Design/Graphic Design/etc	B+
Economics	C+
Education	B-
Electrical Engineering	B-
Engineering Department	B+
English	B
Finance	B+
Fine Arts - Painting/Sculpture/Photography/etc	B-
Geography and Geosciences	B
History/Histories (art history/etc.)	A-
Industrial Operations Engineering	A
Journalism	C-
Kinesiology	B+
Language - French/Spanish/etc.	C-
Linguistics	B
Math	B
Mechanical Engineering	B
Music - Composition/Theory	D-
Music - Performance	A-
Music Education	C+
Nursing	A+
Nutrition	C+
Other	C+
Perfomance Arts	B-
Pharmacy	B
Philosophy	B
Physics	C
Political Science	B
PreMed and Medical	B
PreVet and Veterinary	A
Psychology	B-
Public Health	B-
School of Information	A
Sociology	C-
Undecided	B-

Against similar schools

Campus Aesthetics compared with similar schools in class.

University of Houston
B
Average of All Schools
B
Average of schools in class
B
Texas Tech University
A-
University of North Texas
B
Texas A & M University - College Station
B+
Harvard University
B+
New York University
B-
University of Texas - Austin
B+
Texas State University
B+
F
A+

Campus Aesthetics

“... That also goes for the president of the campus ...Read full comment

“... Resurgent basketball and football teams have helped improve campus pride in recent years, and student tickets are free and the seating is very g...Read full comment

“... I lived on campus for the first two years of college because I wanted to have sort of feel for college since UH is mainly a commuter school and I ...Read full comment

“... Pros: - A few outstanding professors, primarily in the electrical engineering department - Inexpensive to attend (Or at least used to be) -...Read full comment

“... Lets start off with the campus - The campus isn't ugly, but its not like you're at a public-ivy, which UH is trying to become ...Read full comment

“... Campus life- a joke ...Read full comment

“... Parking is really really bad right now and the campus is getting better, but for the most part, ugly ...Read full comment

“... For example Accenture teaches a great course where students learn to submit proposals for projects, where grounds ranging from technical to sati...Read full comment

“... About the environment on the Main Campus ...Read full comment

“... The University of Houston has 12% of its student population living on-campus ...Read full comment

“... However, as you study on campus-you grow to become a part of the environment ...Read full comment

“... The campus itself is beautiful, with great architecture, and big trees EVERYWHERE ...Read full comment

“... All this is outside the campus in the 3rd ward, while IN campus there is no need to worry, just like I said, know where you are and the people a...Read full comment

“... I honestly don't mind weed at all because I smoke it as well, but there's a ton of cocaine, pills, and even crack use on campus which is really r...Read full comment

“... aesthetics are the other major disappointment with regards to the university ...Read full comment

“... Although the campus is in an urban environment, it is very safe ...Read full comment

“... Football games are great in the on-campus stadium with festive tailgating before every game ...Read full comment

“... I have made a multitude of friends, and have enjoyed many campus activities ...Read full comment

“... The school is ugly, no one lives on campus, there's no "college experience" here ...Read full comment

“... Positives: Environment, Appearance, Safety Negatives: Cost(Out-of-state students pay roughly $20,000/yr - Tuition, fees, room/board, books, ...Read full comment

“... If you want an ivy-league atmosphere or alot of on-campus social activities/good athletics, UH might not be the place for you ...Read full comment

“... It's so dangerous here, there are crimes happening around campus or near campus like everyday ...Read full comment

“... I was a traditional (full-time, on-campus) undergraduate student ...Read full comment

“... A lot of people do not consider coming here, thinking it is unsafe and a commuter campus ...Read full comment

“... I love living on campus, everything I need is within walking distance, and next semester, my classes will be in the same building as my dorm ...Read full comment

“... Also, UH is one of the most culturally diverse campuses in the nation, and all the different points of view are interesting ...Read full comment

“... If you're looking for a health-conscious campus, UH is NOT the school for you ...Read full comment

“... I have made a multitude of friends, and have enjoyed many campus activities ...Read full comment

“... My classes are smaller but I still get to be apart of a large school and go to class on a beautiful campus ...Read full comment

“... UH is a great school, people who complain about campus safety say this without any knowledge of how bad it is at other schools ...Read full comment

“... I don't know anything about greek life, but the people who I see around campus involved seem to enjoy it ...Read full comment

“... Let me preface this by saying that the following isn't all inclusive about the entire UH campus; but rather the biology department ...Read full comment

“... If youre planning to live on campus and want to have a real college experience, this is NOT the place for you ...Read full comment

“... Unlimited Work Study programs with Multinational Corporations only minutes from campus ...Read full comment

“... Yet the campus maintains a traditional collegiate atmosphere ...Read full comment

“... I don't care so much about school spirit or a campus community, and I didn't get it ...Read full comment

“... You only enjoy it here if you are white and if you are a minority be prepared to be judged when you walk across campus ...Read full comment

“... As far as extracurricular activities go, I haven't had a chance to really become involved, but i hear its always stuff going on on campus ...Read full comment

“... I see a slew of reviews indicating the campus is very unsafe without properly qualifying their statement, spitting arbitrary numbers ...Read full comment

“... I have had several buddies visit me who attended other colleges and they were always surprised at the quality of the campus ...Read full comment

“... The campus is big, but spotted with impressive buildings and beautiful landscaping ...Read full comment

“... The UH campus is probably the most depressing place ive ever been ...Read full comment

“... The campus parking problem is a joke and has more problems every year ...Read full comment

“... Heavy book load in some courses; do NOT buy books at the campus or offcampus bookstores; much cheaper online ...Read full comment

“... The school is building the campus to be more "commuter friendly" and SGA is very helpful when it comes to student issues ...Read full comment

“... 0 is the ONLY criteria for admission), one will find many unprepared and disinterested individuals perusing the campus ...Read full comment

“... And, since the dorm and cafeteria was all the way across campus from the music school, I lost quite a few meals, not that they were worth eating...Read full comment

“... The campus in very nice and safe ...Read full comment

“... I've met some very smart people, but the vast majority of the students here are just ignorant (or dumb), which is surprising given the diversity ...Read full comment

“... lots of things to do, diversity is great, food options are plentiful (on campus and nearby especially considering it's nearly in the middle of the...Read full comment

“... Yeah so word is true that UH isnt the "night life" party school of the state, but most things take place OFF campus ...Read full comment

“... Campus: The location leaves a lot to be desired, but the campus itself isn’t bad ...Read full comment

“... Living on campus doesn't cost that much ...Read full comment

“... The campus is in a bad neighborhood ...Read full comment

“... The campus is beautiful, there are many relevant organizations and clubs on campus, and there are always free events going on ...Read full comment

“... -CAMPUS: While parking sucked, the shuttle was adequate for the most part and I did enjoy the campus ...Read full comment

“... There is plenty to do on and around campus ...Read full comment

“... 6 2) biology major 3) have attended the university for almoost one semester 4) lived on campus for a bit however changed to offcampus after re...Read full comment

“... The campus in very nice and safe ...Read full comment

“... I highly recommend getting involved in a campus activity ...Read full comment

“... If you want a big university environment and everybody to leave near campus, this is not quite your place but every other aspect is top notch...Read full comment

“... The facts are these: UH is mostly a commuter school, though it does have a lot going on; UH has fantastic faculty and rigorous educational stan...Read full comment

“... in order to have a social life you pretty much have to live on campus ...Read full comment

“... And be aware that UH main campus is in a pretty unsafe area of Houston ...Read full comment

“... Campus is very nice and all the buildings are a very convenient distance from all the dorms ...Read full comment

“... Only 10% of the students live on campus; this is a commuters school and you can sure as hell feel it ...Read full comment

“... But I don't think one campus visit will solidify your descision on coming here but if you give it a chance you'll love it:) OH and the football g...Read full comment

“... The atmosphere on campus is miserable ...Read full comment

“... the campus houseing is lousey and expect to get arrested all the time if you are anything but a straight edge ...Read full comment

“... It gave me the opportunity to learn a lot from people from other backgrounds ...Read full comment

“... in order to have a social life you pretty much have to live on campus ...Read full comment

“... My classes are smaller but I still get to be apart of a large school and go to class on a beautiful campus ...Read full comment

“... On campus life is almost not there at all at times ...Read full comment

“... Before you decide to come to UH, drive around the campus on a Tuesday morning around 11am and see if you can find a spot ...Read full comment

“... -Most diverse campus in the nation ...Read full comment

“... The institution itself is a large nice looking campus that is oddly sorted out ...Read full comment

“... I stayed on campus ...Read full comment

“... in order to have a social life you pretty much have to live on campus ...Read full comment

“... Campus Life -- college is what ever you make of it ...Read full comment

“... The professors who teach that program are brilliant and that course sequence truly exemplifies what a real higher level course at other college c...Read full comment

“... Housing: Your best bet is to look off campus ...Read full comment

“... The neighborhood is extremely poor around campus ...Read full comment

“... -Most diverse campus in the nation ...Read full comment

“... Campus is OK ...Read full comment

“... The campus is not safe after dark and we are wayyy to close to the infamous TSU (AWFUL ...Read full comment

“... As far as extracurricular activities go, I haven't had a chance to really become involved, but i hear its always stuff going on on campus ...Read full comment

“... The campus itself is beautiful, with great architecture, and big trees EVERYWHERE ...Read full comment

“... First off, being a part of the Honors College has greatly impacted my view of campus life and of the faculty in general ...Read full comment

“... keep in mind this is a commuter school and you will have to deal with that if you live on campus ...Read full comment

“... Physical Environment - Don't take the administration line when they comment on the physical beauty of the campus ...Read full comment

“... not much campus life if you are looking for one, but the city is big with plenty to do, especially eating ...Read full comment

“... All I can say is that the University should be more selective and provide less expensive housing options because,even though the school offers a ...Read full comment

“... The campus is just as safe if not safer than The Univ ...Read full comment

“... Not enough people live on campus though, so in the caf you do generally see the same people most of the time ...Read full comment

“... The department operates in a shell that has no interaction with the other departments on campus ...Read full comment

“... Excellent opportunities to get involved in campus activities ...Read full comment

“... Over my three years of being at UH, I've lived on campus (both in dorms and the apartment housing) and I've also commuted from my home, which give...Read full comment

“... Don't go there if you want to live like at home, because its an ugly campus ...Read full comment

“... I've never had a problem with the surrounding low income area because I stay on the 770 acre campus while I'm attending school ...Read full comment

“... Instead, they are building more dorms for a campus with a large commuter population (thus no need for dorms ...Read full comment

“... Many feel that this is just a commuter campus and they won’t have a life nor friends if they come here ...Read full comment

“... in order to have a social life you pretty much have to live on campus ...Read full comment

“... If you want proof of crime epidemic in UTAustin west campus ...Read full comment

“... The campus itself it safe but the area immediately outside campus is not(hesitant to walk around at night) ...Read full comment

“... If you want to have fun and make friends, you're going to have to put forth the effort and leave your dorm and get involved around campus ...Read full comment

“... UH is a really amazing campus, filled with all the wrong people ...Read full comment

“... A lot of people do not consider coming here, thinking it is unsafe and a commuter campus ...Read full comment

“... An excellent campus environment compliments the surrounding city perfectly (I never realized how much stuff there was to do here) ...Read full comment

“... One of my favorite parts about campus is the fact that many people who attend are not fresh out of high school kids ...Read full comment

“... There has been a lot of recent construction in an attempt to expand the campus which is adding a lot of value to the school ...Read full comment

“... the campus houseing is lousey and expect to get arrested all the time if you are anything but a straight edge ...Read full comment

“... It's a huge commuter school with very little social life, or anything to do on campus ...Read full comment

“... It's like that with almost every race on campus with the sole exception being the students from the honors college who are generally very sociabl...Read full comment

“... But the school is going through obvious facelifts and becoming more selective- there is a noticeable improvement in the freshman class this year ...Read full comment

“... I stayed on campus ...Read full comment

“... The campus is very pretty, but what they don't tell you is U of H main campus is RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF 3RD WARD: THE GHETTO ...Read full comment

“... The food on campus has drastically improved this year, even though some aramark workers can be mean (some are really nice too) ...Read full comment

“... All of this comes at a huge cost; about three times the price of a community college for off-campus ...Read full comment

“... There is nothing to do on campus and you are surrounded by a not so safe neighborhood area ...Read full comment

“... This is what I wanted in a school: academic challenge, opportunity outside of the campus, and a student body that was inclusive and driven ...Read full comment

“... I tried to grade fairly, and would have given all F's all around if it weren't for a couple of really nice things about the campus ...Read full comment

“... I was not very pleased with the administrative nature of being a number in a crowd and having to deal with staff who had been abused by long lin...Read full comment