Houston Christian University Ranking & Overview 2024

Name (English)
Name	Houston Christian University
Colours	Royal blue and orange
Mascot	Wakiza II
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Video Presentation	n.a.; please submit an official Houston Christian University general video presentation.

Address	7502 Fondren Road Houston 77074-3298 Texas United States
	+1 (281) 649 3000
	+1 (281) 649 3217

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.

Houston Christian University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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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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Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

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).

Admission Selection

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

Admission Rate

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

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

International Students Admission

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

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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Student Enrollment

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

Academic Staff

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

Control Type

Houston Christian University is a private higher education institution.

Entity Type

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

Campus Setting

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

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

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).

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... learn more

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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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.

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.

Sport Facilities/Activities

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

University Services

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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.

Study Abroad

Not reported

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.

Academic Counseling

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

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.

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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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 Christian University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

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

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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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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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