The University of Houston has identified the Six-Year Graduation Rate, First-Year Retention Rate and Number of Graduate Degrees Awarded as key measures of student success. The University's progress on each of these measures is evaluated and published.

The University of Houston has demonstrated a consistent and positive upward trend in its six-year graduation rate over the five cohorts from Fall 2015 to Fall 2019. The rate increased from 62.0% to 66.0%, reflecting an overall improvement of 4.0 percentage points.

The University of Houston has maintained strong first-year student retention rates over the past five years, ranging from 85.0% to 87.0%, indicating a stable and supportive environment for incoming students.

The University of Houston has experienced significant growth in the number of graduate degrees awarded over the past five academic years. The total has increased by approximately 14%, rising from 2,682 to an estimated 3,061 degrees.