University of Houston

Established in 1927, University of Houston empowers students in their pursuit of learning, discovery, leadership and engagement and is the third largest university in Texas with over 46,000 students with a campus size of 600+ acres. The university is a public university classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities due to the focus on research with an annual budget of $150M catering to developmental activities. Offering 250+ programs covered by 16 academic colleges. Tuition is $9,457 per year for in-state students and $21,673 per year for out-of-state students. The university is recognized as one of the best in the nation for the success of Hispanic students and encompasses a diverse student body. UH's 17-sport intercollegiate program is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Houston was previously a member of Conference USA, of which it was a member from the time the conference was formed in 1995 until 2013. During that timespan, the Cougars won 33 C-USA titles. Prior to 1995, Houston was a member of the Southwest Conference. The campus life offers the vibe of a small community set amongst the urban offerings of Houston