School Summary

Houston Christian University


General Information:

Founded in 1960, Houston Christian University is seated on 100 acres located in Harris county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 15:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 125. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Private control

Address, Phone and URL:

7502 Fondren Road

Houston, TX
77074
For more information call: 281 649-3000. This school has a website at https://www.hbu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.hbu.edu/apply


Application Deadline: August
Application Fee: $0
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: Require all transfer students to submit college transcript(s).
Application Requirements:
Recommended Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $12,928.00 $12,928.00
Fees $2,680.00 $2,680.00
Total $15,608.00 $15,608.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.hbu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 4.64% 5.96%
600-699 38.41% 26.49%
500-599 44.37% 56.29%
400-499 12.58% 10.6%
300-399 0% 0.66%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 8.7%
24-29 43.48%
18-23 43.48%
12-17 4.35%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 17%
11-25% 28.00%
26-50% 35.00%
Under 50% 19.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Indoor track, Baseball, Basketball, Beach volleyball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Cross-country running

Indoor track, Basketball, Beach volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,045
Female 1,778
Total 2,823


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,392
Female 2,865
Total 4,257

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 7%
African American 24%
Hispanic 38%
Native American 0%
White 19%
Other 10%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 85%
At Least 25 Years Old 15%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 95%
Out Of State 5%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 34%
Live Off Campus 66%


Late Night Breakfast, Fall Fest, Welcome Days

Baptist Student Ministry, Filipino Student Association, Nursing Student Association, American Red Cross at HCU, Ratio Christi Apologetics Organization


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 19.0701                                           Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 16.1200                                           Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 50.0102                                           Digital Arts
  • 50.0401                                           Design and Visual Communications, General
  • 50.0601                                           Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • 26.0210                                           Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • 22.0000                                           Legal Studies
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 16.1103                                           Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 51.3201                                           Bioethics/Medical Ethics
  • 39.0601                                           Theology/Theological Studies
  • 39.0201                                           Bible/Biblical Studies
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 13.0201                                           Bilingual and Multilingual Education
  • 50.0411                                           Game and Interactive Media Design
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 38.0203                                           Christian Studies
  • 23.1302                                           Creative Writing
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 23.1301                                           Writing, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 39.0602                                           Divinity/Ministry
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 50.0908                                           Voice and Opera
  • 50.0907                                           Keyboard Instruments
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1328                                           History Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1330                                           Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 51.2301                                           Art Therapy/Therapist
  • 30.1701                                           Behavioral Sciences
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 52.0299                                           Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • 09.0199                                           Communication and Media Studies, Other
  • 19.0000                                           Work and Family Studies

Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.