UHCL offers the following experience to its students: Real connections with faculty members who are experts in their fields. A valuable education that is recognized by leading national accrediting agencies in education, social work, sciences and more. A beautiful, safe campus on 524 acres of natural green space. Entertainment, sports and arts within a half-hour drive. Global influences through a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and alumni. Founded in 1974, the University of Houston - Clear Lake (UHCL) has become a premier university for undergraduate and graduate students alike. Nestled on a beautiful 524-acre wildlife and nature preserve, the university is located in southeast Texas, approximately halfway between downtown Houston and Galveston Island. The wooded campus sits adjacent to NASA Johnson Space Center in the heart of a leading high-tech community that offers an array of corporate, recreational and cultural amenities. UHCL enrolls over 9,000 students, 4% of them are citizens of other nations. Students choose UHCL for its highly respected curricula that lead to numerous degrees. The Schools of Business, Education, Human Sciences and Humanities, and Science and Computer Engineering offer more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. UHCL is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award Bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. UHCL is known for its campus safety and opportunities for learning inside and outside of the classroom through activities, programs, and leadership training.