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Chart: National Research University Fund

  • To receive funds from the National Research University Fund (NRUF) created by Proposition 4, UH must meet several benchmarks determined by the state.

UH Standing on Benchmarks Defined in Legislation

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Additional Benchmarks Defined in Legislation  and operationalized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)

The entering freshman class demonstrates high academic achievement.

  • At least 50% of freshmen graduated in the top 25% of their high school class OR the average SAT score (or ACT score) of the freshman class at the 75th percentile is at least 1210 (or 26) AND
  • The freshmen class reflects the population of the state or the institution's region with respect to underrepresented students.
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The faculty is of high quality.

  • At least 5 members of the national academies or Nobel laureates OR at least 7 faculty achieve distinction by receiving prestigious awards.
professors National Academy Members

A commitment to high quality graduate education.

  • Possesses at least 50 graduate programs
  • Number of Graduate Programs: 188
  • The average GRE scores in 5 doctoral programs are above national norms
  • Average GRE Scores: UH has more than 5 doctoral programs with average GRE scores above the national norm.
  • The 5-year master's graduation rate is at least 56%
  • Master’s Graduation Rate: 69.4%
  • The 10-year research doctoral graduation rate is at least 58%
  • Doctoral Graduation Rate: 52.8%
  • The median time to obtain a degree in Ph.D. research programs is <8 years
  • Doctoral Time to Degree: 8.2 Years