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Houston Christian University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Texas

Houston Christian University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
84.4%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹37,03,738Out-of-state
Students
2,886Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

Houston Christian University (HCU), formerly Houston Baptist University (HBU), is a private university in Houston, Texas, United States. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Its Cultural Arts Center houses three museums: the Dunham Bible Museum, the Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts, and the Museum of Southern History.
The Houston Theological Seminary is one of the university's graduate schools that offers the Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity, among other degrees.

Admissions planning estimate

84.4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 49.4%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 85.15%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 85.2% (7,681/9,021; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

84 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 8,455
Offered a place 7,139
Enrolled 751

10.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite990-1190
4001600
ACT composite17-24
136

What a year costs

₹50,12,023 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹37,03,738
  • Housing₹12,14,353
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹50,12,023
After aid (average) ₹19,37,723

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹37,03,738
Out-of-state ₹37,03,738

Average aid awarded: ₹28,18,054 a year.

Outcomes and support

69.3%
Retention
49.1%
Graduation
80%
Get financial aid
7%
From out of state

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

Hispanic 38.7%
African American 24.1%
White 15.8%
Unknown 8.8%
Asian 5.5%
Multiracial 2.7%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

6 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Behavioral Sciencesbachelor
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Educationbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanitiesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate84.44%
Total Applicants8455
Admitted Applicants7139
Enrolled Applicants751
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %990
SAT Composite 75th %1190
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹37,03,738
Out-of-State Tuition₹37,03,738
Average Housing Cost₹12,14,353
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹19,37,723
Students Receiving Aid80%
Average Aid Awarded₹28,18,054
Out-of-State Students7%

Student Body Diversity

African American24.12%
Asian5.47%
Hispanic38.74%
White15.8%
Multiracial2.7%
Native American0.31%
Pacific Islander0.07%
International3.98%
Unknown Race8.8%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate49.12%
Retention Rate69.33%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates2886

Contact

Street Address7502 Fondren Road
ZIP Code77074
Phone(281) 649-3211
Websitehttps://hc.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/