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Houston Baptist University

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Overview

Houston Baptist University (Houston Christian University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Houston, Texas, United States. Established in 1960, Houston Baptist University (HCU) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. HCU provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 66-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 80-89%. It is considered a least selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. HCU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Houston Baptist University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Houston Baptist University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Houston Baptist University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Houston Baptist University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) Houston Christian University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym HCU
Founded 1960
Motto
Colours Royal blue and orange
Mascot Wakiza II

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Location

Address 7502 Fondren Road
Houston
77074-3298 Texas
United States
Houston Baptist University's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Houston Baptist University Phone Number (281) 649 3000
Houston Baptist University Fax Number (281) 649 3217
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Website

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Houston Christian University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Houston Baptist University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1968


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Houston Baptist University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
  • National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Houston Baptist University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Houston Baptist University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Houston Baptist University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Houston Baptist University's academic range and degree level offering.



Houston Baptist University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes
Eng Yes

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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Houston Baptist University's areas of study and degree levels currently offered.

Programs and Courses

Houston Baptist University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Houston Baptist University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Houston Baptist University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Houston Baptist University.



Houston Baptist University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students		 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Houston Baptist University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Houston Baptist University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Houston Baptist University Admission Info


Houston Baptist University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Houston Baptist University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Houston Baptist University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Houston Baptist University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Houston Baptist University's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is considered but not required
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is considered but not required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Houston Baptist University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Houston Baptist University's Admission Office Admission Office

7502 Fondren Road
Houston 77074-3298
(281) 649 3211
800 969 3210

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Houston Baptist University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Houston Baptist University Size and Profile


Houston Baptist University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Houston Baptist University has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Houston Baptist University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Houston Baptist University's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Houston Baptist University's Control Type Control Type

Houston Baptist University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Houston Baptist University's Entity Type Entity Type

Houston Baptist University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Houston Baptist University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Houston Baptist University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Houston Baptist University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Houston Baptist University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Houston Baptist University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Houston Baptist University is Christian-Baptist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Baptist. Southern Baptist Convention - www.sbc.net



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Facilities and Services

Houston Baptist University Facilities


Houston Baptist University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Houston Baptist University's Library
Houston Baptist University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 120,117 physical volumes, 4,969 physical media and 89 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 9 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Houston Baptist University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Houston Baptist University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Houston Baptist University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,026 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Houston Baptist University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Houston Baptist University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Houston Baptist University Services


Houston Baptist University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Houston Baptist University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Houston Baptist University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Houston Baptist University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Houston Baptist University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Houston Baptist University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Houston Baptist University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Houston Baptist University
  • College of Arts and Humanities
  • School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Nursing and Allied Health
  • College of Science and Mathematics
  • Smith College of General Studies
  • Honors College

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Memberships and Affiliations

Houston Baptist University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Houston Baptist University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Wikipedia

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston Baptist University public or private?

Houston Baptist University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Houston Baptist University profit or non-profit?

Houston Baptist University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Houston Baptist University in terms of enrollment?

Houston Baptist University has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Houston Baptist University in terms of academic staff?

Houston Baptist University's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.

Is Houston Baptist University a coeducational institution?

Houston Baptist University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Houston Baptist University use?

Houston Baptist University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Houston Baptist University affiliated with?

Christian-Baptist. Southern Baptist Convention - www.sbc.net

Does Houston Baptist University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Houston Baptist University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Houston Baptist University's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Houston Baptist University HCU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro). International students: 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Houston Baptist University HCU located?

Houston Baptist University is located in Houston, Texas, United States. Address: 7502 Fondren Road.

Is Houston Baptist University HCU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Houston Baptist University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (since 1968).

Does Houston Baptist University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Houston Baptist University offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Houston Baptist University have a university library?

Yes Houston Baptist University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 120,117 physical volumes, 4,969 physical media and 89 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 9 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Houston Baptist University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Houston Baptist University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Houston Baptist University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,026 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Houston Baptist University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Houston Baptist University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Houston Baptist University offer career services?

Yes

Does Houston Baptist University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Houston Baptist University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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