Houston Christian University

Houston, TX

Houston Christian University

Houston, TX

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Undergrad Science & Engineering Christian Life Transfer

Tuition & Fees

$43,302

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

84%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,666
Declined 1,592
Total Received 10,258
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Private

2,823

undergraduate students

1,434

graduate students

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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.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 4,257
Established in 1960
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Baptist

Social Networks

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
620
25th
530
75th
610
25th
530
75th
28
25th
20
75th
24
25th
19
75th
26
25th
22

Admissions Facts

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

Moderately Selective

84%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,666
Declined 1,592
Total Received 10,258

Admissions Factors

Required

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

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program

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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

$23,996

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 - $23,996
Total with Avg. Aid $30,736

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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
Art Therapy/Therapist yes
Behavioral Sciences yes yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes
Bilingual and Multilingual Education yes yes
Bioethics/Medical Ethics yes
Biology Teacher Education 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 Science yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Counseling Psychology 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
Divinity/Ministry yes 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
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
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes yes
Voice and Opera yes
Writing, General 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

4,257

total students

92%

in-state

8%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

66%

2,823
students

Female
63%
1,778

Male
37%
1,045

34%

1,434
students

Female
76%
1,087

Male
24%
347

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

76%

2,153
students

Female
62%
1,327

Male
38%
826

24%

670
students

Female
67%
451

Male
33%
219

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
24%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
38%
Hispanic/Latino
19%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
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

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
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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