Founded in 1960, the Houston Baptist University (Houston Christian University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Houston (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Texas. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Houston Baptist University (HCU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. Houston Baptist University (HCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 64-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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small-sized
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least selective
Name (English) | Houston Christian University |
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Name | Houston Christian University |
Colours | Royal blue and orange |
Mascot | Wakiza II |
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Address | 7502 Fondren Road Houston 77074-3298 Texas United States |
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+1 (281) 649 3000 | |
+1 (281) 649 3217 |
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The following Houston Christian University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Houston Christian University's academic range and degree level offering.
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35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) |
12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) |
International students |
35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) |
12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Houston Christian University's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among this specific ethnic group(s).
Has Houston Christian University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Houston Christian University's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.
Source: IPDES
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Houston Christian University.
Houston Christian University has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).
Houston Christian University is a private higher education institution.
Houston Christian University is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
This institution is a Hispanic-serving Institution and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific ethnic group(s).
Houston Christian University has a Christian-Baptist affiliation (Southern Baptist Convention - www.sbc.net).
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States... learn more
The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.
uniRank provides below the official Houston Christian University's Carnegie classification.
Basic Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
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Size & Setting | Four-year, small, primarily residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | High undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Research Doctoral: Single program-Education |
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uniRank provides below an overview of Houston Christian University's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
Houston Baptist University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 120,117 physical volumes, 4,969 physical media and 89 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 9 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Houston Baptist University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
In particular, the Houston Baptist University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,026 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Houston Christian University's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
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This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Houston Christian University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1968
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Houston Christian University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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