University of Houston Athletics
Houston Athletics Matches GSR Record
11/21/2025 9:00:00 AM | General
Houston student-athletes earn high marks for 2018-2019 freshman cohorts
HOUSTON – University of Houston's academic standard continued with this year's NCAA Graduation Success Rate report showing the Cougars' consistent climb over the past eight years with a second-straight year of 82%.
The achievement marks a second-straight school record 82% GSR and a 26-point rise over the last 20 years. Houston's GSR has been above 80 for six of the last seven years.
The Graduation Success Rate, calculated as the four-year average of student-athlete cohorts who complete degrees within six years, now reflects data from the 2018-19 entering class through this year's report.
Houston's Men's Basketball team posted a 100% graduation success rate, pacing the department, while Soccer (97), Swimming & Diving (97) and Softball (95) posted GSRs over 90. 10 Houston programs posted percentages over 80, an increase from nine programs in 2023-24 and eight in 2022-23.
The Graduation Success Rate was developed by the NCAA as a measurement tool for tracking student-athletes' academic progress toward graduation.
The GSR formula removes from the rate student-athletes who leave their institution while academically eligible and includes student-athletes who transfer to a school after initially enrolling elsewhere.
Houston's GSR accomplishment comes after a historic milestone in academic performance with a 3.26 GPA for cumulative single-season school record for all sport programs following the 2025 spring semester. The achievement marked the fourth consecutive cumulative department-wide GPA of 3.0 or higher, setting a new standard for academic excellence.
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The achievement marks a second-straight school record 82% GSR and a 26-point rise over the last 20 years. Houston's GSR has been above 80 for six of the last seven years.
The Graduation Success Rate, calculated as the four-year average of student-athlete cohorts who complete degrees within six years, now reflects data from the 2018-19 entering class through this year's report.
Houston's Men's Basketball team posted a 100% graduation success rate, pacing the department, while Soccer (97), Swimming & Diving (97) and Softball (95) posted GSRs over 90. 10 Houston programs posted percentages over 80, an increase from nine programs in 2023-24 and eight in 2022-23.
The Graduation Success Rate was developed by the NCAA as a measurement tool for tracking student-athletes' academic progress toward graduation.
The GSR formula removes from the rate student-athletes who leave their institution while academically eligible and includes student-athletes who transfer to a school after initially enrolling elsewhere.
Houston's GSR accomplishment comes after a historic milestone in academic performance with a 3.26 GPA for cumulative single-season school record for all sport programs following the 2025 spring semester. The achievement marked the fourth consecutive cumulative department-wide GPA of 3.0 or higher, setting a new standard for academic excellence.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Athletics by providing NIL opportunities which provides financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougars on X, formerly Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at HoustonAthletics or on the team's Instagram page at houstoncougars.
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