Houston, TX · Public university · City (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $9,699 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $21,891 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,418 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,434 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $24,130 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $13,900 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $10,230 less than the sticker price — about 42% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (5) | Track & Field (135), Football (119), Baseball (47), Basketball (14), Golf (12) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (124), Swimming & Diving (33), Soccer (32), Softball (22), Volleyball (19), Basketball (14), Golf (10), Tennis (7) |
| Softball conference | Big 12 |
| Head softball coach | Kristin Vesely |
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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