Houston Baptist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3776 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1051 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #980 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #53 of 119 | In Texas |
| #10 of 16 | In Houston |
| #1751 of 2,556 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 2,823
- Graduates
- 1,434
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- 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% | 87% |
| Applicants | 10,258 | 3,719 | 6,539 |
| Admissions | 8,666 | 2,998 | 5,668 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 684 | 270 | 414 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 48 | 17 | 31 |
761 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,237 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
151 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1060
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Houston Baptist University are 1060-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
23 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Houston Baptist University are 22-26 (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 | 1394 (33%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1224 (29%) |
| White | 933 (22%) |
| Asian | 240 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 207 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 139 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 103 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Houston Baptist University is $19,515 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 | $17,225 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,006 |
| $48-75K | $20,096 |
| $75-110K | $23,117 |
| $110K+ | $25,251 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,250 | $10,924 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,250 | $10,924 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,250 | $10,924 |
| Fee in-district | $2,500 | $2,400 |
| Fee in-state | $2,500 | $2,400 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,500 | $2,400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,026 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,185 |
| Room charge | $5,580 |
| Meal charge | $4,605 |
Houston Baptist University majors
Houston Baptist University has granted 556 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 390 master's across 31 programs, and 30 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Houston Baptist University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 97 | 52 | |
| Psychology, General | 49 | 38 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | 51 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 85 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 42 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 6 | 28 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 29 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 26 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 3 | 21 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 22 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | 14 | |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 22 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 20 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 14 | 4 | |
| Finance, General | 16 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | 13 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 15 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 15 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 15 | ||
| Legal Studies | 14 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | 8 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 13 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 11 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 9 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 8 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 8 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 7 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 | ||
| History, General | 3 | 3 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 6 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 5 | ||
| Administration of Special Education | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 4 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 4 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 4 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Writing, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Christian Studies | 3 | ||
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling & Patient Counseling | 3 | ||
| Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 1 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 556 | 390 | 30 |
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% | 45% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Houston Baptist University has published 664 scientific papers with 4,690 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, Physics, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 8 |
| 1992 | 1 | 12 |
| 1993 | 3 | 16 |
| 1994 | 11 | 8 |
| 1995 | 3 | 13 |
| 1996 | 1 | 15 |
| 1997 | 1 | 16 |
| 1998 | 1 | 9 |
| 1999 | 2 | 8 |
| 2000 | 2 | 13 |
| 2001 | 6 | 12 |
| 2002 | 6 | 21 |
| 2003 | 15 | 41 |
| 2004 | 10 | 50 |
| 2005 | 19 | 70 |
| 2006 | 22 | 85 |
| 2007 | 16 | 75 |
| 2008 | 27 | 160 |
| 2009 | 21 | 122 |
| 2010 | 12 | 112 |
| 2011 | 16 | 149 |
| 2012 | 13 | 124 |
| 2013 | 32 | 176 |
| 2014 | 30 | 209 |
| 2015 | 28 | 203 |
| 2016 | 34 | 207 |
| 2017 | 59 | 177 |
| 2018 | 46 | 210 |
| 2019 | 54 | 301 |
| 2020 | 30 | 482 |
| 2021 | 34 | 420 |
| 2022 | 25 | 401 |
| 2023 | 6 | 389 |
Houston Baptist University alumni
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Bailey Zappe
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Bailey Michael Zappe is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played his first three seasons of college football at Houston Baptist University and used his last year of eligibility at Western Kentucky University, where he set the FBS season records for passing yards and passing touchdowns. Zappe was selected by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
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Colin Montgomerie
- Occupations
- golfer
- Biography
-
Colin Stuart Montgomerie, OBE is a Scottish professional golfer. He has won a record eight European Tour Order of Merit titles, including a streak of seven consecutive from 1993 to 1999. He has won 31 European Tour events, the most of any British player, placing him fourth on the all-time list of golfers with most European Tour victories.
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Francisco García Cabeza de Vaca
- Enrolled in Houston Baptist University
- Graduated with business administration
- Occupations
- politicianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Francisco Javier García Cabeza de Vaca is a Mexican politician affiliated with the PAN, and the Governor of Tamaulipas from 2016 to 2022. García has 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
- politicianexecutivecertified public accountantentrepreneur
- Biography
-
William Hose Flores Sr. is an American businessman and politician who was the U.S. representative for Texas's 17th congressional district from 2011 to 2021. The district, located in the middle of the state, includes Waco, College Station, and Bryan. He is a member of the Republican Party and the former chief executive officer of Phoenix Exploration Company, an oil and natural gas company. Flores currently serves as Vice Chair of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
General info
| Alternative names | HBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Colors | royal blue, orange |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 471 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7502 Fondren Rd Houston, Texas, 77074-3298 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,305,000 |
| Phone | 2816493000 |