Houston Christian University
2021-22
The 2021-22 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: Jul 1, 2022. Subscribe via RSS.
SAT Composite
1050-1240
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
492numbers from this report.
General Information
6 TABLESAre your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?No
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
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESEntrance Exams
In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
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
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
Other (specify)1.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8006.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69932.0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59945.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49915.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8005.3
SAT Math: 600-69925.7
SAT Math: 500-59953.9
SAT Math: 400-49914.6
SAT Math: 300-3990.5
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16003.4
SAT Composite: 1200-139931.1
SAT Composite: 1000-119954.4
SAT Composite: 800-99910.2
SAT Composite: 600-7991.0
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3610.3
ACT Composite: 24-2951.3
ACT Composite: 18-2338.5
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class20
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class51
Percent in top half of high school graduating class82
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class3
Percent who had GPA of 4.03.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9918.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7429.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4924.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2412.8
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9910.3
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.7
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.46
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:200
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Amount of housing deposit:200
Refundable if student does not enroll?X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
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?Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:Must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA from all colleges attended. Must provide official transcripts from all colleges attended, even if credit was not earned. If less than 32 college hours have been earned, a high school transcript and test scores may be required.
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
Number30
Unit Typecredit
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:Any veteran who submits their JSST receives 30 hours of credit. Usually the credit is elective credit, but HBU awards specific courses as well when possible. This credit is in addition to any ACE, CLEP, DANTES, or college transcript also submitted.
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:Christianity
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)5%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities3%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing47%
Percent who live off campus or commute53%
Percent of students age 25 and older3%
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 sororities4%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing34%
Percent who live off campus or commute66%
Percent of students age 25 and older15%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Marching bandX
Music ensemblesX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
5 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.HBU.edu/tuition
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Financial Aid
13 TABLESAcademic Year2021-2022 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$7,956,144
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,158,197
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$33,212,940
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$976,316
Total Scholarships/Grants$45,303,597
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$10,903,912
Federal Work-Study$995,601
Total Self-Help$11,899,513
Parent Loans$1,772,775
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$209,975
Athletic Awards$3,891,054
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$9,065,288
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$404,763
Total Scholarships/Grants$9,470,051
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$2,402,416
Total Self-Help$2,402,416
Parent Loans$1,112,916
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$88,298
Athletic Awards$4,495,443
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.297
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:131
Institution’s own financial aid formX
FAFSAX
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
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? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio16
based on ____ students3,224