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University of Houston Men's Football

The University of Houston men's football program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Big 12 Conference, based in Houston, Texas. The program is better funded than 69% of D1 men's football programs, earning a B for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 59% of D1 men's football programs, and the school is more affordable than 92% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
121
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Big 12 Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
51,967
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
74%
State
Texas
City
Houston
Address
4302 University Drive, Room 212
Staff
Willie Fritz
Head Coach
Shane Meyer
Associate Athletics Director, Director of Football Operations
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 59% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
87%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
65%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$52,768
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$62,377
A

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 92% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$8,685
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$21,515
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,286
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,309
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$75
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 69% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$26,934,492
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$2,885,699
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$27,425
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