Houston Baptist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3839 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1071 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1000 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #54 of 119 | In Texas |
| #11 of 16 | In Houston |
| #1792 of 2,854 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 2,787
- Graduates
- 1,402
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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 85% 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 | 85% | 81% | 87% |
| Applicants | 9,021 | 3,257 | 5,764 |
| Admissions | 7,681 | 2,642 | 5,039 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 676 | 272 | 404 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 53 | 19 | 34 |
893 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,177 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
246 or 34%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Houston Baptist University are 970-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
53 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Houston Baptist University are 19-28 (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 | 1372 (33%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1126 (27%) |
| White | 839 (20%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 283 (7%) |
| Asian | 214 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 195 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 136 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Houston Baptist University is $20,530 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 | $17,782 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,020 |
| $48-75K | $20,618 |
| $75-110K | $23,711 |
| $110K+ | $27,103 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,500 | $8,875 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,500 | $8,875 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,500 | $8,875 |
| Fee in-district | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Fee in-state | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,032 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,430 |
| Room charge | $5,750 |
| Meal charge | $4,680 |
Houston Baptist University majors
Houston Baptist University has granted 520 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 406 master's across 29 programs, and 19 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 | 76 | 80 | |
| Psychology, General | 64 | 29 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 60 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | 40 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 57 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 34 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | 26 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 26 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 21 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 19 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 18 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 17 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 13 | 3 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 15 | ||
| Finance, General | 15 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 15 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 14 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | 12 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | 7 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 13 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 13 | ||
| Accounting | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 12 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | 8 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Christian Studies | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Management Science | 8 | ||
| Computer Science | 7 | ||
| History, General | 4 | 3 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 6 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | ||
| Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 6 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | ||
| Legal Studies | 6 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 2 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 3 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 2 | ||
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling & Patient Counseling | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Administration of Special Education | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 1 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 520 | 406 | 19 |
Houston Baptist University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 42% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 42% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Houston Baptist University has published 719 scientific papers with 6,339 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 14 |
| 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 | 184 |
| 2009 | 20 | 150 |
| 2010 | 14 | 160 |
| 2011 | 18 | 182 |
| 2012 | 12 | 175 |
| 2013 | 31 | 212 |
| 2014 | 39 | 274 |
| 2015 | 29 | 236 |
| 2016 | 33 | 249 |
| 2017 | 63 | 218 |
| 2018 | 57 | 282 |
| 2019 | 55 | 432 |
| 2020 | 27 | 554 |
| 2021 | 38 | 538 |
| 2022 | 25 | 537 |
| 2023 | 10 | 579 |
| 2024 | 6 | 471 |
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 Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Houston Baptist Huskies and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, where he set the FBS season records for passing yards and passing touchdowns before being selected by the New England 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 ones 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
- businesspersonpoliticianassociation football player
- 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
- executivepoliticianentrepreneurcertified public accountant
- 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 | 443 |
| 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 |