Overview
University of Houston in Houston, Texas fields a club esports program. The program is a student-run club rather than a varsity team run by the university. Its teams currently compete in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (uh.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $14,276 per year, an acceptance rate of 74% and a graduation rate of 65% across 38,380 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at Houston
No esports scholarships published
Houston doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Club (student-run)
- Founded
- Not published
- Conference / league
- Not published
- Facility
- Coog Arena Esports Room
- Titles fielded
- 1
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $9,717 / $22,547 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $14,276 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 42% |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,194 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 22:1 |
Who studies at Houston
38,380 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 16%
- Hispanic/Latino 38%
- Black 12%
- Asian 23%
- Two or more races 3%
- International 5%
- Other / unknown 3%
- Women
- 52%
- First-generation
- 40%
- Pell recipients
- 42%
Frequently asked questions
Does Houston offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (uh.edu, 2026); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does Houston esports compete in?
Houston fields club teams in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, according to the program's published information.
How much does Houston cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $14,276. Published tuition is $9,717 in-state and $22,547 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
How hard is it to get into Houston?
Houston admits 74% of applicants, per the College Scorecard.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: uh.edu (2026)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: Brian Reading, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Competitive teams come from the student org Coog Gaming; the Student Centers page describes the room as the home base for UH Esports practices but lists no teams. Smash Ultimate confirmed via 2025 Big 12 runner-up finish (Oklahoma State news). Other titles unconfirmed.
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