Houston Christian University
2020-21
The 2020-21 Common Data Set for Houston Christian University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jun 9, 2021. Subscribe via RSS.
SAT Composite
1010-1170
SAT Math
500-580
SAT Reading
500-600
ACT Composite
20-25
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$55,933
10 yrs after enrollment
49%
6-year completion
$20,629
sticker minus grants
$22,642
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
389numbers from this report.
General Information
6 TABLESAre your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?No
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://hbu.edu/about-hbu/university-leadership/office-of-the-provost/office-of-institutional-research-and-
Name of College/University:Houston Baptist University
Street Address Line 1:7502 Fondren Road
CityHouston, T exas, 77074
Main Phone Number (Area Code)281
Main Phone Number:649-3000
WWW Home Page Address:www.hbu.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):281
Admissions Phone Number:649-3211
Admissions Email Address:adm issions@hbu.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Enrollment And Persistence
4 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESEntrance Exams
SATX
ACTX
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Yes
Total academic units22
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language2
Social studies3
History2
Academic electives5
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts1
Other (specify)1
Total academic units26
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Of these, units that must be lab4
Foreign language2
Social studies4
History2
Academic electives5.5
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts1
Other (specify)1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8002.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69923.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59953.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49919.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8002.7
SAT Math: 600-69917.1
SAT Math: 500-59958.4
SAT Math: 400-49920.9
SAT Math: 300-3990.9
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16001.3
SAT Composite: 1200-139918.9
SAT Composite: 1000-119960.3
SAT Composite: 800-99919.2
SAT Composite: 600-7990.4
ACT Composite: 30-367.0
ACT Composite: 24-2933.0
ACT Composite: 18-2350.8
ACT Composite: 12-178.7
ACT Composite: 6-110.5
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class25
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class58
Percent in top half of high school graduating class83
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class17
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class3
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:77.1
Percent who had GPA of 4.04.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9923.0
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7424.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4921.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2414.4
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9911.3
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.9
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.45
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESWinterX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?Yes
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 31.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: 30 American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:31
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:Any veteran who submits their JSST receives 30 hours of credit. This credit is in addition to
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Teacher certification programX
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)4%
Percent of males who join fraternities1%
Percent of females who join sororities3%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing40%
Percent who live off campus or commute60%
Percent of students age 25 and older2%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)5%
Percent of males who join fraternities1%
Percent of females who join sororities5%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing28%
Percent who live off campus or commute72%
Percent of students age 25 and older18%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)23
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Marching bandX
Music ensemblesX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:http://www.hbu.edu/tuition
Financial Aid
12 TABLESAcademic Year2020-2021 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$7,524,492
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$2,755,131
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$28,516,553
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$911,699
Total Scholarships/Grants$39,707,875
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$11,033,891
Federal Work-Study$616,035
Total Self-Help$11,649,926
Parent Loans$2,467,762
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$251,404
Athletic Awards$4,632,886
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$8,906,459
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$409,413
Total Scholarships/Grants$9,315,872
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$2,787,968
Total Self-Help$2,787,968
Parent Loans$1,491,068
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$205,623
Athletic Awards$4,061,557
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.330
Institution’s own financial aid formX
FAFSAX
If yes, starting date (Month):12
If yes, starting date (Day):15
State LoansX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Ye s No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
2 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio16