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University of Houston Women's Softball

Welcome to the University of Houston women's softball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Big 12 Conference from Houston, Texas. Led by head coach Chrissy Schoonmaker, University of Houston pairs a 74% acceptance rate with a 65% graduation rate and a $14,309 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
22
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

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 44% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Chrissy Schoonmaker
Head Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 59% of D1 women's softball programs academically.

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

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 76% of D1 women's softball 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
Reported 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 77% of D1 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,451,384
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$327,492
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