Overview

Houston Christian University is a University institution located in Houston, TX.

Location & Contact

Address 7502 Fondren Road
Houston, TX  77074-3298

Contact Undergraduate Admissions
Email: Admissions@HBU.edu
Phone: 281-649-3211
Fax: 281-649-3217

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Mass Communication/media Studies
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual And Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Work And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Near Eastern And Biblical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist
Bioethics/medical Ethics
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Divinity/ministry
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Design And Visual Communications, General
Digital Arts
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Game And Interactive Media Design
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music, General
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,381

Applied

7,089

Accepted

2,899

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,262

Females Applied

4,551

Females Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,119

Males Applied

2,538

Males Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.48

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.6

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	551	500	600
SAT Math	538	490	590
ACT Composite	21	17	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

38,000

Private

Fees

2,680

Full-time student fees

13,469

Room & board

7,879

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

35,900

Avg. Financial Aid Package

36,685

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,227

Avg. Loan Aid

24,144

Avg. Grant Aid

30,001

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

67.68%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

7%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,899

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

8%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (40.77%)

Female (59.23%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	32%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Late Night Breakfast, Homecoming and Welcome Days

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Baptist Student Ministry, Filipino Student Association, Nursing Student Association, American Red Cross at HCU and Ratio Christi Apologetics Organization

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	Division 1
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

362

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 125

Part-time - 237

Male - 73

Female - 52