Houston, TX · Private nonprofit university · City (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $54,960 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $54,960 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,000 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,350 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $71,745 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $15,091 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $56,654 less than the sticker price — about 79% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Football (123), Track & Field (84), Baseball (42), Basketball (16), Tennis (11), Golf (10) |
| Women’s varsity sports (6) | Track & Field (101), Soccer (31), Swimming & Diving (27), Volleyball (16), Basketball (15), Tennis (9) |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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