Houston Baptist University (HBU) is an independent, private Christian university located in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1960, HBU offers an excellent, challenging educational experience that seeks to transform individuals for worldwide service to God and humanity. The university’s academic offerings include more than 80 undergraduate and graduate areas of study in a broad range of liberal arts, spiritual and theological, health sciences, and professional disciplines. HBU also provides a vibrant campus life, with a variety of student-centered activities including intramural sports and recreational opportunities, student government, and diverse student organizations. With a strong commitment to integrating faith and learning, Houston Baptist University seeks to nurture students to be ambassadors of God’s love, truth and grace.
- Address: 7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77074-3298
- Phone: (281) 649-3000
- Website: https://www.hbu.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 3,963
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 16 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $34,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $9,800 |
| Other | $5,970 |
| Total Cost | $51,270 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 72%
- SAT Range: 1000 – 1180
- ACT Range: 20 – 25
Majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Psychology, General
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 79%
- Part-time: 21%
Student Gender
- Male: 31%
- Female: 69%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 7%
- Black or African American: 26%
- Hispanic / Latino: 32%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 24%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 3%
- Non-resident Alien: 5%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 92%
- 25 and Over: 8%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 95%
- Out-of-State: 5%
- Unknown: 0%