Houston Baptist University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3688 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1052 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #983 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #53 of 119 | In Texas |
| #10 of 16 | In Houston |
| #1742 of 2,248 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 2,780
- Graduates
- 1,340
- 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
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% | 82% | 86% |
| Applicants | 9,685 | 3,261 | 6,424 |
| Admissions | 8,220 | 2,666 | 5,554 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 758 | 282 | 476 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 44 | 14 | 30 |
752 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,143 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
206 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Houston Baptist University are 1040-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
39 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Houston Baptist University are 22-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1304 (32%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1135 (28%) |
| White | 962 (23%) |
| Asian | 255 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 224 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 134 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 92 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Houston Baptist University is $20,089 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 | $17,354 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,783 |
| $48-75K | $18,058 |
| $75-110K | $21,738 |
| $110K+ | $23,717 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,250 | $11,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,250 | $11,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,250 | $11,000 |
| Fee in-district | $2,250 | $2,400 |
| Fee in-state | $2,250 | $2,400 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,250 | $2,400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,026 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,336 |
| Room charge | $4,950 |
| Meal charge | $4,386 |
Houston Baptist University majors
Houston Baptist University has granted 561 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, 384 master's across 27 programs, and 18 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Houston Baptist University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 184 | 64 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | 50 | |
| Psychology, General | 45 | 24 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 47 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 43 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | 32 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 33 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 29 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 23 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 21 | ||
| Accounting | 20 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | 13 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 18 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 16 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 15 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 15 | ||
| Finance, General | 14 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | 9 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 9 | 1 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 9 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 7 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 7 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Legal Studies | 7 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 5 | 1 | |
| Christian Studies | 6 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 6 | ||
| History, General | 4 | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | 5 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling & Patient Counseling | 5 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 5 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 5 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Writing, General | 4 | ||
| Administration of Special Education | 3 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 3 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 3 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 3 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 3 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 2 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 2 | ||
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 561 | 384 | 18 |
Houston Baptist University has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 31% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 36% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Houston Baptist University has published 586 scientific papers with 3,907 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Physics, Law, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 16 |
| 1991 | 1 | 8 |
| 1992 | 1 | 11 |
| 1993 | 3 | 14 |
| 1994 | 10 | 7 |
| 1995 | 3 | 10 |
| 1996 | 1 | 16 |
| 1997 | 1 | 14 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 |
| 1999 | 2 | 8 |
| 2000 | 1 | 8 |
| 2001 | 6 | 12 |
| 2002 | 6 | 17 |
| 2003 | 14 | 41 |
| 2004 | 9 | 52 |
| 2005 | 18 | 67 |
| 2006 | 15 | 83 |
| 2007 | 14 | 71 |
| 2008 | 23 | 143 |
| 2009 | 19 | 112 |
| 2010 | 12 | 104 |
| 2011 | 14 | 123 |
| 2012 | 12 | 107 |
| 2013 | 29 | 147 |
| 2014 | 25 | 186 |
| 2015 | 22 | 180 |
| 2016 | 28 | 166 |
| 2017 | 42 | 164 |
| 2018 | 50 | 177 |
| 2019 | 37 | 228 |
| 2020 | 38 | 443 |
| 2021 | 34 | 416 |
| 2022 | 24 | 344 |
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
- Enrolled in Houston Baptist University
- Graduated with business administration
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- 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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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
- entrepreneurcertified national public accountantexecutivepolitician
- 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 | 485 |
| 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 |