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Overview

Founded in 1960, the Houston Baptist University (Houston Christian University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Houston (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Texas. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Houston Baptist University (HCU) is a small-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. Houston Baptist University (HCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 64-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Houston Christian University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Houston Christian University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Houston Christian University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Houston Christian University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Houston Christian University
Colours Royal blue and orange
Mascot Wakiza II
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Campus Location

Address 7502 Fondren Road
Houston
77074-3298 Texas
United States
Houston Christian University Phone Number +1 (281) 649 3000
Houston Christian University Fax Number +1 (281) 649 3217

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Houston Christian University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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 Christian University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Houston Christian University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Houston Christian University.

Houston Christian 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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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

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Houston Christian University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Minority Serving Minority Serving

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


Houston Christian University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Houston Christian University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Houston Christian University's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


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 Christian University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Houston Christian University's Admission Office Admission Office

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

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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

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Houston Christian University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Houston Christian University has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Houston Christian University's Control Type Control Type

Houston Christian University is a private higher education institution.


Houston Christian University's Entity Type Entity Type

Houston Christian University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Houston Christian University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Houston Christian University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

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


Houston Christian University is Christian-Baptist Religious Affiliation

Houston Christian University has a Christian-Baptist affiliation (Southern Baptist Convention - www.sbc.net).


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

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Basic Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size & Setting Four-year, small, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: Single program-Education

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Houston Christian University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical 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 Christian University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the 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 Christian University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

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Houston Christian University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Houston Christian University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Houston Christian University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

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

Houston Christian University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Houston Christian University's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Houston Christian University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Houston Christian University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1968


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ publishes the following list of the most important Houston Christian 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)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter Twitter

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

Houston Christian University's Instagram page

LinkedIn LinkedIn



TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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