Houston Christian University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Houston, TX
1.0 1 review

#22 Best Private Colleges in Texas

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Overview

Total enrollment

4,276

Location Houston, Texas
Website hc.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Houston Baptist University (HBU) is a private Christian institution situated in southwest Houston, Texas, occupying a 158-acre campus in the city's Sharpstown district. Established in 1960 by the Baptist General Convention of Texas, the university maintains its religious identity while offering liberal arts and professional programs through eight academic colleges. The campus features a mix of modern and colonial-style architecture, including the distinctive Hinton Center, which serves as the campus landmark. HBU operates as a residential campus with multiple student housing options, though many students commute from the greater Houston area. The university's primary academic strengths include nursing, business, education, and theology programs, while competing in NCAA Division I athletics as the Huskies in the Southland Conference.

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Ratings

HBU is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

2 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Houston Christian University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 990/1190
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/24
GPA 3.46

Acceptance Rate

84.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 10.5%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$39,430

Costs for Houston Christian University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$39,430
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$2,680
Room and Board		$12,928
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,774
Total One Year Cost		$60,812

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

45% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Houston Christian University are Business, Biology, and Education. 21% of students major in Business, 12% in Biology, and 11% in Education.