Overview

Houston Christian 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
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
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
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

10,258

Applied

8,666

Accepted

2,823

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,539

Females Applied

5,668

Females Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,719

Males Applied

2,998

Males Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.41

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Require all transfer students to submit college transcript(s).

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	545	530	620
SAT Math	535	530	610
ACT Composite	24	22	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

35,500

Private

Fees

2,450

Full-time student fees

10,816

Room & board

5,750

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

2,823

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

5%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	38.94%
Black or African American	24.32%
White or Caucasian	19.13%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.25%
Asian	7.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.21%
Two or more races	3.84%
Other	1.92%

Gender

Male (37.02%)

Female (62.98%)

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, Fall Fest 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

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Investigate all crimes reported on campus, crime prevention, parking permits and enforcements, and after-hours gate access

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

310

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 134

Part-time - 176

Male - 164

Female - 146