What division is Houston?

Houston competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Big 12.

What GPA do you need for Houston?

The average GPA at Houston is 3.5. This is a highly selective academic program.

Houston has an enrollment of approximately 200 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Houston?

Houston has an acceptance rate of 81%.

How do I get recruited to play at Houston?

To get recruited at Houston, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Houston's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Houston

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

200

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

81%

Acceptance

74%

Graduation

74%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.5+ GPA bar.

Houston is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Big 12, located in Houston, TX. We map track & field at Houston, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.5

Graduation

74%

Acceptance

81%

Student:Faculty

17:1

Retention

74%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$34,979

Coaching Staff474 coaches across track & field

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Why this exists

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About Houston Athletics

Houston is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Houston, TX, competing in the Big 12. With an enrollment of 200 students, Houston offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map track & field at Houston with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Houston is 3.5. The school maintains a 74% graduation rate.

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