School Overview
Houston Baptist University is a private, coeducational Baptist institution of higher learning that was founded in 1960. The school’s main campus is located near the Southwest Freeway in Greater Sharpstown in Houston, Texas.
There is a wide variety of undergraduate majors offered as well as pre-professional programs. These programs range from nursing to biblical languages. More than half the classes have less than 20 students and they are all faculty taught. Christian counseling, business, psychology, the liberal arts, and education are some of the graduate programs offered.
General Information
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Admission Office 7502 Fondren Road Houston, TX 77074-3298 (281) 649-3211 (800) 969-3210 Fax: (281) 649-3217 [email protected] Contact: Ed Borges Director of Admissions |
Main Address 7502 Fondren Road Houston, TX 77074-3298 (281) 649-3000 www.hbu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,208 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 560 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,177 Graduate enrollment: 356 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 49% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 71% |
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Admissions Considerations Secondary school GPA: Required Secondary school rank: Required Secondary school record: Required Recommendations: Recommended Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required College-prep program completed: Recommended TOEFL: Required Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Writing
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Enrollment Statistics
Undergraduate Attendance Status
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Undergraduate Student Gender
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Undergraduate Student Age
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Undergraduate Student Residence
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Graduate Attendance Status
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Retention and Graduation Rates
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
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Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students
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Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $17,736 | $19,390 | $20,830 | $23,180 | +11.28% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,305 | $1,230 | $1,230 | $1,350 | +9.76% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $4,605 | $5,770 | $6,975 | $6,975 | 0.00% |
| Other | $2,668 | $2,734 | $3,025 | $3,160 | +4.46% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $6,600 | $6,765 | $7,100 | $7,100 | 0.00% |
| Other | $3,511 | $3,598 | $4,045 | $4,210 | +4.08% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $26,314 | $29,124 | $32,060 | $34,665 | +8.13% |
| In-state Off Campus | $29,152 | $30,983 | $33,205 | $35,840 | +7.94% |
| In-state with Family | $19,041 | $20,620 | $22,060 | $24,530 | +11.20% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $10,500 |
| In-state Student Fees | $1,210 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $10,500 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $1,210 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 537 | 97% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 528 | 95% | $5,958,981 | $11,286 |
| • Federal grants | 197 | 35% | $823,853 | $4,182 |
| • Pell grants | 197 | 35% | $715,177 | $3,630 |
| • Other federal grants | 136 | 24% | $108,676 | $799 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grantss | 270 | 49% | $954,272 | $3,534 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 524 | 94% | $4,180,856 | $7,979 |
| Student loan financial aid | 294 | 53% | $2,065,066 | $7,024 |
| • Federal student loans | 290 | 52% | $1,741,291 | $6,004 |
| • Other student loans | 30 | 5% | $323,775 | $10,793 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 496 | 136 | – | 5 | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 63 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | 50 | – | – | – | – |
| Molecular Biology | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 148 | 49 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 19 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Business/commerce, General | 89 | 38 | – | – | – |
| Business/managerial Economics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance, General | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| International Business/trade/commerce | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems, General | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management, General | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 34 | – | – | – | – |
| Mass Communication/media Studies | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 43 | 44 | – | – | – |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 6 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Biology Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Curriculum and Instruction | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | – | – | – | – | – |
| Education, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| English/language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education and Teaching | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | – | – | – | – | – |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Writing, General | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | 23 | 4 | – | 5 | – |
| Athletic Training/trainer | – | – | – | – | – |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling/patient Counseling | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Health/health Care Administration/management | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 23 | – | – | 5 | – |
| History | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| History, General | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 4 | 10 | – | – | – |
| General Studies | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 42 | 26 | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 42 | 26 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Pastoral Studies/counseling | – | – | – | – | – |
| Religious/sacred Music | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Theology/theological Studies | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts, General | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Performance, General | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Music, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Work and Family Studies | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Child Development | 5 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Fine/Studio Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Family & Consumer Sciences Child Development B Foreign Language & Literature Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) A,B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Accounting/Computer Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Christian Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Policy Analysis B Social Sciences Economics B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Pastoral Counseling B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Houston Baptist University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (281) 649-3000 |
| Website: | https://www.hbu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.hbu.edu/apply |
| Address: | 7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77074-3298 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,741 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 48% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,235 (60% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $33,450 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $33,450 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $22,366 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Houston Baptist University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Houston Baptist University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 5 | 5 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 13 | 8 | 2 | ||
| Engineering | 2 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 8 | 2 | ||
| Grand total | 10 | 61 | 32 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Houston Baptist University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $33,450 |
| Out-of-state | $33,450 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $12,850 |
| Out-of-state | $12,850 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 511 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 511 | 100% | $22,366 |
| Student loan aid | 308 | 60% | $6,274 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,119 | 91% | $21,270 |
| Federal student loans | 1,242 | 54% | $6,593 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Houston Baptist University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Houston Baptist University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 8,904 | 2,986 | 5,918 | Percent admitted | 100% | 71% | 71% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 8% | 9% | 8% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Houston Baptist University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,741 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,632 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,109 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Houston Baptist University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
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