Houston Baptist University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #3625 of 14,160 | In the World |
| #1029 of 2,624 | In North America |
| #960 of 2,523 | In the United States |
| #52 of 119 | In Texas |
| #9 of 16 | In Houston |
| #947 of 1,003 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| #1068 of 1,127 | For Philosophy |
| #3563 of 5,152 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 2,632
- Graduates
- 1,109
- Male:Female Ratio
- 31:69
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- hbu.edu
Houston Baptist University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 71% | 71% |
| Applicants | 8,904 | 2,986 | 5,918 |
| Admissions | 6,326 | 2,129 | 4,197 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 693 | 242 | 451 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 34 | 14 | 20 |
799 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
707 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
619 or 85%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Houston Baptist University are 1020-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
221 or 30%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Houston Baptist University are 19-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1190 (32%) |
|---|---|
| White | 945 (25%) |
| Black or African American | 918 (25%) |
| Asian | 263 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 174 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 127 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 108 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,550 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,593 |
| $48-75K | $18,653 |
| $75-110K | $23,335 |
| $110K+ | $24,007 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,400 | $10,350 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,400 | $10,350 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,400 | $10,350 |
| Fee in-district | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| Fee in-state | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,050 | $2,500 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,060 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,955 |
| Room charge | $4,800 |
| Meal charge | $4,155 |
Houston Baptist University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 96 | ||
| Psychology, General | 36 | 37 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 53 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 36 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 40 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 39 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 38 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 14 | 22 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 35 | ||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 31 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 31 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | ||
| Accounting | 17 | 7 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | 10 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 15 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 14 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | 6 | |
| Legal Studies, General | 13 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Finance, General | 12 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | 8 | |
| Film & Cinema & Video Studies | 10 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | 6 | |
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 9 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | 6 | |
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| Christian Studies | 7 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | ||
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling & Patient Counseling | 6 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 6 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 6 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 4 | ||
| Writing, General | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 3 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 457 | 378 | 14 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 40% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 10 |
| 1991 | 0 | 6 |
| 1992 | 1 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 | 9 |
| 1994 | 4 | 4 |
| 1995 | 3 | 9 |
| 1996 | 1 | 15 |
| 1997 | 1 | 15 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 |
| 2000 | 1 | 10 |
| 2001 | 5 | 7 |
| 2002 | 3 | 12 |
| 2003 | 9 | 20 |
| 2004 | 5 | 89 |
| 2005 | 13 | 56 |
| 2006 | 12 | 113 |
| 2007 | 14 | 87 |
| 2008 | 21 | 152 |
| 2009 | 17 | 161 |
| 2010 | 12 | 173 |
| 2011 | 13 | 243 |
| 2012 | 13 | 212 |
| 2013 | 29 | 281 |
| 2014 | 25 | 284 |
| 2015 | 19 | 336 |
| 2016 | 21 | 205 |
| 2017 | 21 | 233 |
| 2018 | 41 | 177 |
| 2019 | 24 | 251 |
| 2020 | 35 | 521 |
Houston Baptist University alumni
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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 consecutively 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
- Occupations
- politicianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Francisco Javier García Cabeza de Vaca is a Mexican politician affiliated with the PAN, and the current Governor of Tamaulipas. 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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Edwin Barry Young
- Occupations
- pastor
- Biography
-
Edwin Barry "Ed" Young is the founding and senior pastor of Fellowship Church. He is a New York Times and Amazon Best-Selling author, with an international ministry that includes the televised broadcast, Ed Young Television, C3 Global, the C3 Conference, and Fellowship Live.
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Bill Flores
- Enrolled in Houston Baptist University
- In 1985 graduated with Master of Business Administration
- Occupations
- politicianentrepreneurCertified Public Accountantexecutive
- 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.
General info
| Alternative names | HBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Colors | royal blue, orange |
| Academic Calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 472 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 7502 Fondren Rd Houston, Texas, 77074-3298 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,196,000 |
| Phone | 2816493000 |
| Fax | +1 (281) 649 3217 |