by our College Data Analytics TeamHouston Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution in Houston, Texas enrolling 2,886 undergraduates. It accepts 84% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 49%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,223 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 24%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Houston Christian University ranks #1,223 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 24%.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Houston Christian University was awarded 4 badges in the 2027 rankings.
College Factual ranked HCU as #1,223 out of 5,159 colleges and universities in the country on its 2027 Best Colleges list.
HCU is also ranked #61 on the Best Colleges in Texas list.
See all of the rankings for Houston Christian University.
Houston Christian University has an acceptance rate of 84%, which makes it somewhat selective. Make sure it’s not the only school you apply to, even if it’s your school of choice. Whether you get in or not will largely depend on how you compare to other applicants.
About 33% of students accepted to HCU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 600. Math scores were between 490 and 590.
HCU received ACT scores from 6% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 17 and 24.
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The student to faculty ratio at Houston Christian University is about average at 18 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Houston Christian University is 35%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Houston Christian University is 69%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at HCU for first-time, full-time students is 49%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Houston Christian University.
During the most recent academic year, there were 2,886 undergraduates at HCU.
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The average net price of HCU is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17,933 | $18,998 | $19,803 | $24,079 | $28,640 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of HCU, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At HCU, approximately 59% of students took out student loans averaging $6,621 a year. That adds up to $26,484 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 5.9%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Houston Christian University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Houston Christian University make about $55,933 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. That’s great news for Houston Christian University students since it is 14% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Houston Christian University make the most money.
Houston Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Houston, Texas. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Houston Christian University.
Contact information for Houston Christian University can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77074-3298 |
| Phone: | 2816493000 |
| Website: | www.hbu.edu |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Baptist_University |
| Facebook: | facebook.com/HoustonBaptistUniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/HoustonBaptistU |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 26 majors graduated from Houston Christian University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 976 | NA |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 142 | NA |
| General Psychology | 110 | $33,613 |
| Business Administration & Management | 96 | $53,004 |
| Health & Physical Education | 69 | $22,237 |
| Nursing | 63 | $70,241 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 53 | $30,569 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 44 | $45,586 |
| General Biology | 37 | $30,751 |
| Educational Administration | 28 | $55,344 |
1,125 students took at least one online class at Houston Christian University.
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
Learn more about online learning at Houston Christian University.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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