Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX
2,316
Students
27,234
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
69%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
Houston Baptist University is a Comprehensive institution located in Houston, TX, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
7502 Fondren Road
Houston, TX 77074-3298
United States
Houston, TX 77074-3298
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Finance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Bilingual And Multilingual Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Speech Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Writing |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient Near Eastern And Biblical Languages |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Therapy |
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| Athletic Training |
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| Bioethics/medical Ethics |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Christian Studies |
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| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biblical Studies |
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| Divinity/ministry |
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| Theology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Design And Applied Arts Related |
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| Design And Visual Communications |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Keyboard Instruments |
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| Music |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,461
Applied
4,459
Accepted
2,316
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,209
Females Applied
2,884
Females Accepted
69%
Male Admissions
2,252
Males Applied
1,575
Males Accepted
70%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.42
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| 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 Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 500 | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 538 | 520 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 20 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
30,480
Fees
2,050
Full-time student fees
8,814
Room & board
4,800
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
27,234
Avg. Financial Aid Package
27,336
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
22,046
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,471
Avg. Loan Aid
14,111
Avg. Grant Aid
20,468
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
69%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
14%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,316
Total undergrad students
3%
International Students
3%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 34.89% |
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| Black or African American | 18.48% |
| White or Caucasian | 23.75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 8.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.26% |
| Two or more races | 3.93% |
| Other | 6.26% |
Gender
Male (35.66%)
Female (64.34%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| 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 | 36% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Late Night Breakfast and Welcome Week
Homecoming, Late Night Breakfast and Welcome Week
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:
Filipino Student Association, Baptist Student Ministry, Nursing Student Association, Phi Mu and Alpha Epsilon Delta
Filipino Student Association, Baptist Student Ministry, Nursing Student Association, Phi Mu and Alpha Epsilon Delta
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 |
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| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
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| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | No | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
Faculty
279
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 151
Part-time - 128
Male - 140
Female - 139