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Houston Baptist University is one of the leading colleges in Texas with the acceptance rate of 85%. Deadlines for application are . For more information, call 2816493211 or send email at tcharles@hbu.edu.

9685 Enrolled 85% Acceptance Rate 22 - 27 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 9,685
    • Average HS GPA: 3.46
    • Acceptance Rate: 85%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 18% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 30% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 25% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 13% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 10% — 2.50 - 2.99

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    520 - 640
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    520 - 610
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    22 - 27

Academics

  • Majors

    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
    Finance, General.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Mass Communication/Media Studies.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Computer Science.
    EDUCATION.
    Art Teacher Education.
    Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
    Biology Teacher Education.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    History Teacher Education.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
    Social Studies Teacher Education.
    Spanish Language Teacher Education.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    Special Education and Teaching.
    ENGINEERING.
    Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    Engineering, General.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    Writing, General.
    FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
    Human Development and Family Studies, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
    Latin Language and Literature.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Art Therapy/Therapist.
    Bioethics/Medical Ethics.
    Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
    HISTORY.
    History.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
    LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
    Pre-Law Studies.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Christian Studies.
    Philosophy.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
    Bible/Biblical Studies.
    Divinity/Ministry.
    Theology/Theological Studies.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Design and Visual Communications, General.
    Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Graphic Design.
    Keyboard Instruments.
    Music, General.
    Voice and Opera.

  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate

  • Prominent Alumni

    Chirag Patel
    Co founder Amneal Pharmaceuticals
    Irene Trowell-Harris, RN, Ed.D.
    retired USAF Major General, Veteran Affrs Ctr for Women Vets past director
    Owen Ryan
    Partner at Deloitte

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Dec 15

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $34250
    Required Fees
    $2350
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1000
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    N/A
    Transportation for Commuters
    $3168
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $9585

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • State Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 78/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    2780
    Foreign Countries Represented
    45

  • Demographics

    • Asian 8.23%
    • African-American 22.82%
    • Hispanic 36.86%
    • Caucasian 20.72%
    • Male 35%
    • Female 65%
    • Аre out of state 5

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    34%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    No
    Quality of life rating 47/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Large Urban
    Fire safety rating
    60*

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    No
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    54
    Number of Honor Societies
    11
    Number of Social Sororities
    5

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division I
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (8)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Sand Volleyball
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Health
    Minority Support Groups
    Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    20%
    Graduate in 5 years
    27%
    Graduate in 6 years
    47%

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • Experiential
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Mondays-Friday
      • 8:00am-5:00pm
      • 2816493211
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: 10am, 2pm, 3pm on Friday
      • Average Length: 1 hour

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      Right after campus visit tour
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