HBU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 84.44%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1090. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $39,430
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at HBU:
- Total Enrollment: 4,276, including 1,198 online students
- 2,899 Undergraduate, 1,377 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 36.3% men, 63.7% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 49%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 35%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 69%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 116 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 31 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 37 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
HBU Overview
Houston Christian University (HBU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Houston, TX. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The HBU's tuition & fees is $39,430 for the academic year 2024-2025. 94% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $25,583.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,276 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
HBU's acceptance rate is 84.44% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 10.52%. The median SAT score is 1090 and the ACT score is 20.
HBU ranked 59th in Texas Colleges rankings. Houston Christian University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Houston Christian University is $39,430. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,870.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $40,806 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,279.
| Undergraduate | $39,430 |
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| Graduate | $11,870 |
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| Undergraduate | $40,806 |
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| Graduate | $12,279 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Houston Christian University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at HBU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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