Houston Baptist University: Ranking & Review
| Houston rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 659 | 2311 Top 14% |
Houston Baptist University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 70% | 69% |
| Applicants | 6,461 | 2,252 | 4,209 |
| Admissions | 4,459 | 1,575 | 2,884 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 519 | 202 | 317 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 3,325 | 1,113 | 2,212 |
1,070 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
290 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 390 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 75% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 151 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 29% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for both undergraduates and graduates.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Recommended |
Houston Baptist University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $45,322 | $45,322 |
| Off-campus | $47,690 | $47,690 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $8,814 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Houston Baptist University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 1,050 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $29,730 | $29,730 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $14,000 | $14,000 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $550 | $550 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 83 | 125 | 208 |
| Education | 17 | 92 | 109 |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 74 | 6 | 80 |
| Psychology | 32 | 39 | 71 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 49 | 49 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 41 | 41 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 25 | 10 | 35 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 28 | 28 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 19 | 5 | 24 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 23 | 23 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 15 | 16 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 10 | 10 | |
| Social Sciences | 9 | 9 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Physical Sciences | 7 | 7 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 5 | 5 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 5 | 5 | |
| History | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | |||
| Grand Total | 403 | 324 | 727 |
A total of 403 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Houston Baptist University.
At the master's level 324 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 47% | 49% |
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General info
| Alternative names | HBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Religious affiliation | Southern Baptist |
| Mission Statement | The mission of Houston Baptist University is to provide a learning experience that instills in students a passion for academic, spiritual, and professional excellence as a result of our central confession, “Jesus Christ is Lord”. |
| Colors | royal blue, orange |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 468 |
| Instructional FTE | 187 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | hbu.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 7502 Fondren Rd Houston, Texas, 77074-3298 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Large |
| City population | 2,196,000 |
| Phone | 2816493000 |
| Fax | +1 (281) 649 3217 |