Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003576
- Phone: (254) 659-7500
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
71.05%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
62FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$20,089Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Houston Baptist University (HBU)
112 Lamar Dr, Hillsboro, TX
HBU provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Houston, Texas and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at HBU.
Students can pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Very common test scores among students admitted to Houston Baptist University are within the range of 22 to 27 on the ACT, or 1450 to 1780 for the SAT exam. 38% of students that apply are admitted to HBU, of which 13% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $28,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $3,800. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.
The mascot for HBU is the "Huskies", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.hbu.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Houston Baptist University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Houston Baptist University is about 3,400, where graduate students make up roughly 15% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $31,000-$38,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- Per unit charges are around $1,400 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $20,395 |
Receiving Student Loans | 61% | $6,705 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Houston Baptist University may provide services to students like:- Distance learning
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1972)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Houston Baptist University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southland Conference)
- Basketball (Southland Conference)
- Track and Field (Southland Conference)
- Football (Southland Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Houston Baptist University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Human Resources (M)
- International Business (B, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Finance (B)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Studies (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Christian Studies (B)
- Philosophy (B, M)
Psychology
- Counseling Psychology (M)
- Psychology (B, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology (M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
- Music (B)
- Voice and Opera (B)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003576
- Phone: (254) 659-7500
- School Homepage