Overview

Houston Baptist University is a University institution located in Houston, TX, in a suburban setting.

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
Mass Communication/media Studies
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
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies, General
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
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
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music, General
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9,685

Applied

8,220

Accepted

2,780

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,424

Females Applied

5,554

Females Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,261

Males Applied

2,666

Males Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.46

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

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
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	548	520	640
SAT Math	537	520	610
ACT Composite	25	22	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

34,250

Private

Fees

2,350

Full-time student fees

5,580

Room & board

4,980

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

30,666

Avg. Financial Aid Package

32,336

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

26,441

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,392

Avg. Loan Aid

17,185

Avg. Grant Aid

24,945

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

69.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,780

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

5%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	36.86%
Black or African American	22.82%
White or Caucasian	20.72%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.22%
Asian	8.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.22%
Two or more races	3.75%
Other	2.27%

Gender

Male (34.6%)

Female (65.4%)

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	34%

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 HBU 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		Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

332

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 137

Part-time - 195

Male - 165

Female - 164