by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Houston Baptist University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this HBU cost report, you'll find:
Combined tuition and fees at Houston Baptist University for the 2020-2021 academic year was $35,500 for undergraduates. There was no discount for in-state students.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $33,250 | $2,250 | $35,500 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Houston Baptist University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $35,500 for out-of-state undergrads, Houston Baptist University is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country. Note that HBU does not give any in-state discounts.
The chart below shows how HBU compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Southwest | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Houston Baptist University Financial Aid.
Over the past five years, HBU tuition and fees has grown by a rate of 2.96% annually. Tuition by 2.88%, and fees by 4.12%. This school year, students can expect to pay $37,629 if the growth keeps up.
This means an estimated $76,370 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at HBU, and $157,322 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at HBU.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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