Houston Baptist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4059 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1130 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1056 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #56 of 119 | In Texas |
| #10 of 16 | In Houston |
| #1804 of 2,908 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 2,899
- Graduates
- 1,377
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- hbu.edu
Houston Baptist University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Houston Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 84% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 81% | 86% |
| Applicants | 8,455 | 3,119 | 5,262 |
| Admissions | 7,139 | 2,538 | 4,551 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 691 | 306 | 385 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 60 | 19 | 41 |
896 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,198 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
249 or 33%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Houston Baptist University are 990-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
48 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Houston Baptist University are 17-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1333 (31%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1052 (25%) |
| White | 706 (17%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 669 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 197 (5%) |
| Asian | 190 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 113 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Houston Baptist University is $21,282 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,933 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,998 |
| $48-75K | $19,803 |
| $75-110K | $24,079 |
| $110K+ | $28,640 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,750 | $9,190 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,750 | $9,190 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,750 | $9,190 |
| Fee in-district | $2,680 | $2,680 |
| Fee in-state | $2,680 | $2,680 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,680 | $2,680 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,068 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,928 |
| Room charge | $7,558 |
| Meal charge | $5,370 |
Houston Baptist University majors
Houston Baptist University has granted 533 bachelor's degrees across 56 programs, 362 master's across 30 programs, and 26 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Houston Baptist University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 63 | 28 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 48 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 48 | 23 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 64 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 60 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 47 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 37 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | 29 | |
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 19 | 5 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 18 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 18 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 18 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 17 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 17 | ||
| Finance, General | 15 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | 7 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 14 | ||
| Management Science | 13 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 12 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | 6 | |
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 11 | ||
| Engineering, General | 11 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 10 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 9 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 9 | ||
| Legal Studies | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 7 | 1 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 7 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | 6 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 1 | 5 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Graphic Design | 6 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | ||
| History, General | 2 | 4 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Computer Science | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 2 | |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling & Patient Counseling | 4 | ||
| Administration of Special Education | 3 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 3 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 3 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | 2 | |
| Voice and Opera | 3 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 1 | ||
| Christian Studies | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 1 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 1 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 533 | 362 | 26 |
Houston Baptist University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 40% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Houston Baptist University has published 721 scientific papers with 6,692 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Engineering, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 16 |
| 1994 | 11 | 11 |
| 1995 | 3 | 13 |
| 1996 | 1 | 22 |
| 1997 | 2 | 18 |
| 1998 | 1 | 13 |
| 1999 | 2 | 11 |
| 2000 | 3 | 18 |
| 2001 | 7 | 19 |
| 2002 | 6 | 24 |
| 2003 | 15 | 47 |
| 2004 | 11 | 57 |
| 2005 | 19 | 75 |
| 2006 | 26 | 92 |
| 2007 | 17 | 95 |
| 2008 | 29 | 183 |
| 2009 | 20 | 150 |
| 2010 | 14 | 160 |
| 2011 | 18 | 178 |
| 2012 | 12 | 175 |
| 2013 | 31 | 212 |
| 2014 | 39 | 274 |
| 2015 | 29 | 240 |
| 2016 | 33 | 249 |
| 2017 | 63 | 218 |
| 2018 | 57 | 282 |
| 2019 | 55 | 432 |
| 2020 | 27 | 554 |
| 2021 | 38 | 539 |
| 2022 | 25 | 537 |
| 2023 | 10 | 579 |
| 2024 | 6 | 476 |
| 2025 | 2 | 446 |
Houston Baptist University alumni
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Bailey Zappe
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Bailey Michael Zappe is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played his first three seasons of college football for the Houston Baptist Huskies and used his last year of eligibility with the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, setting the FBS season records for passing yards and passing touchdowns. Zappe was selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft by the New England Patriots, where he spent his first two seasons alternating as a backup and starter. He joined the Browns as a backup in 2024.
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Colin Montgomerie
- Occupations
- golfer
- Biography
-
Colin Stuart Montgomerie is a Scottish professional golfer. He has won a record eight European Tour Order of Merit titles, including a streak of seven consecutive ones from 1993 to 1999. He has won 31 European Tour events, third among European players, placing him fourth on the all-time list of golfers with most European Tour victories. However, Montgomerie never won on the PGA Tour.
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Francisco García Cabeza de Vaca
- Enrolled in Houston Baptist University
- Graduated with business administration
- Occupations
- association football playerbusinesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Francisco Javier García Cabeza de Vaca is a Mexican politician affiliated with the National Action Party (PAN). He was the governor of Tamaulipas from 2016 to 2022 and previously served as a local and federal legislator, having served one term in the Chamber of Deputies and three and a half years in the Senate.
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Bill Flores
- Enrolled in Houston Baptist University
- In 1985 graduated with Master of Business Administration
- Occupations
- entrepreneurcertified public accountantexecutivepolitician
- Biography
-
William Hose Flores Sr. is an American businessman, the vice chair of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), as well as the interim Chair of ERCOT.
General info
| Alternative names | HBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Colors | royal blue, orange |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 511 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7502 Fondren Rd Houston, Texas, 77074-3298 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,305,000 |
| Phone | 2816493000 |