Overview
Enrollment
Houston Baptist University (HBU) is a private Christian university located in Southwest Houston, Texas, offering a suburban campus setting for approximately 2,300 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students. Founded in 1960, HBU has established a legacy of integrating faith and learning within a liberal arts framework, emphasizing a comprehensive educational experience. The university is home to the Morris Cultural Arts Center, which reflects a prominent Georgian architecture style, and offers on-campus housing for students in its living and learning communities. Academically, HBU is noted for programs in nursing, business, and Christian studies, with a curriculum that balances rigorous scholarship and spiritual development. While the university maintains a moderately selective application process, it is committed to providing personalized attention through an intimate student-to-faculty ratio. HBU competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Huskies, although it is not principally known for its sports programs.
In the most recent statistical year 10,258 prospective students applied, and 8,666 were granted admission. Of those admitted 732 enrolled in the school. 2,344 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,913 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $34,250 plus fees of $2,500. HBU is ranked 740 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
HBU is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Houston Baptist University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#740 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#477 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Colleges in Texas
#19 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#62 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1060/1230 |
| ACT | 22/26 |
| GPA | 3.46 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,500 |
| Room and Board | $9,130 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,762 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,642 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Biology | 12% |
| Education | 11% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
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Questions and Answers
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Current students may use the Houston Baptist University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024