Houston Christian University

Houston, TX

Houston Christian University

Houston, TX

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Undergrad Science & Engineering

Tuition & Fees

$43,302

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

18

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,681
Declined 1,340
Total Received 9,021
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Enrollment

2,787

undergraduate students

1,402

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1960, Houston Christian University is a private, four-year, nonprofit, Christian university that is known for its strong emphasis on preparing students for careers in Business, Education, and Ministry. It is located on a 100-acre campus in southwest Houston, Texas.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 4,189
Established in 1960
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Baptist

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100-acre, urban campus in Houston (population 2,312,717). Served by air and bus. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Houston Christian University
7502 Fondren Road
Houston, TX
77074-3298

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
34%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
49%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
24%
Top 1/4
57%
Top 1/2
83%
Bottom 1/2
17%
Bottom 1/4
3%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
610
25th
490
75th
590
25th
480
75th
28
25th
16
75th
28
25th
18
75th
28
25th
19

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

85%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,681
Declined 1,340
Total Received 9,021

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$25,027

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $38,100
Housing $5,750
Food $4,680
Additional fees $5,202
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $54,732
Average Financial Aid - $25,027
Total with Avg. Aid $29,705
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 281 649-3749
F: 281 649-3298
financialAid@hbu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

basketball, soccer, tennis

Club Sports - Women's

basketball, soccer, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, karate, outdoor hiking, rock climbing, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division I), Southland Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Administration of Special Education yes
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics yes yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Behavioral Sciences yes yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes
Bilingual and Multilingual Education yes
Bioethics/Medical Ethics yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Chemistry, General yes
Christian Studies yes
Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling yes
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other yes
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling yes yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer Science yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Digital Arts yes
Divinity/Ministry yes yes
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes yes
Game and Interactive Media Design yes
Graphic Design yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Keyboard Instruments yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Management Science yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Missions/Missionary Studies yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Philosophy yes yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Playwriting and Screenwriting yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Superintendency and Educational System Administration yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes yes
Voice and Opera yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Biology
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy

4,189

total students

93%

in-state

7%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

67%

2,787
students

Female
62%
1,717

Male
38%
1,070

33%

1,402
students

Female
73%
1,030

Male
27%
372

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

79%

2,191
students

Female
60%
1,318

Male
40%
873

21%

596
students

Female
67%
399

Male
33%
197

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
23%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
39%
Hispanic/Latino
18%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

239

Transfer applicants enrolled

9%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Angola
Canada
China
Mexico
Nigeria
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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