About Houston Baptist University (HBU)
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
3,432
Website
https://www.hbu.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Southern Baptist
On Campus Housing
Yes
A private, Southern Baptist university, Houston Baptist University is situated in Houston, TX. The university covers an area of 158 acres. Houston Baptist University was founded in the year 1960. Houston Baptist University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is John 14:6 and its official colors are blue and orange. The total enrolment stands at 3,963 (2020) students at Houston Baptist University. Around 2,632 and 1,109 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. The school has a total of 152 (2014) academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Interestingly, Houston Baptist University has an ethnically diverse student population. At HBU around 37% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, 23% are white, and 20% are Black or African American. And, at the university, around 84% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 66% of the students are females and 34% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Van G. Garrett, Elliot Segal, Colin Montgomerie, and Mike DeVito in its 60 years of existence. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. A total of 272 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by HBU. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing), NLN (National League for Nursing), and SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools). $90 million is the total value of endowment of the Houston Baptist University.
Rankings
The ranking of a particular university helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. The ranking of a university is an important parameter by which a prospective student can decide whether they wish to take admission or not. Generally, the ranking of a university is considered a great way to gauge its performance on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. The rankings by two well-known publications, US News and Forbes, are considered trustworthy by applicants and academic experts. However, it is to be noted that Houston Baptist University does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these publications.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70%
SAT Range
1030 - 1200
ACT Range
20 - 25
Application Fee
FALSE$
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
No
Admission to the university is easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. Houston Baptist University has 3 admission thresholds. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1020-1180, it would improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Houston Baptist University, must score 21 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 19 are also given admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, Texas 77074-3298, or call (281) 649-3000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$21,479
Average Annual Cost
$30,480
Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$2,050
Room And Board
$8,328
Budget For Other Expenses
$4,482
Total One Year Cost
$46,340
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to HBU. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $48,648 per year. The average annual tuition cost ($33,450), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($8,064), and budget for other expenses ($5,266) are all included in this cost. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
69%
Part-Time Retention Rate
11%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
64 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
41 Graduates
Psychology, General
33 Graduates
Biology, General
31 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
26 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
26 Graduates
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, G...
23 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
18 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
16 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
15 Graduates
Marketing
14 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
9 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
9 Graduates
Political Science and Government
9 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
8 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
8 Graduates
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
7 Graduates
Music
7 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
6 Graduates
Chemistry
5 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
5 Graduates
International Business
5 Graduates
Non-Professional General Legal Stud...
5 Graduates
Philosophy
4 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
4 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
3 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
3 Graduates
Physics
2 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
2 Graduates
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multic...
1 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
1 Graduates
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Lan...
1 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,321
Socio-Economic Diversity
43%
Part-time
19%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$72,476 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 48% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
48%
Undergrads in College Housing
39%
Averege Housing Cost
$4,800/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,014/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,014/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Huskies
School Colors
orange and royal blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southland Conference
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
7
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
No
The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $8,064 per year. Houston Baptist University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at HBU costs around $4,014 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The number of female and male students at the university are 34% and 66%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,500/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$45,800/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$241 - 322
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$20,395
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,869
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,395
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$16,269
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$22,594
$30K - $48K
$22,634
$48K - $75K
$20,999
$75K - $110K
$18,489
> $110K
$16,022
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$3,728,808
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$7,886,714
The financial aid department of Houston Baptist University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $5,116, whereas the financial aid is $17,757. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $3,313, while the institutional aid is $17,757. At HBU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $3,728,808 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $7,886,714.
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