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Houston Baptist University

Houston, TX

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Acceptance Rate

84%

Avg. SAT

1190

75th percentile

Houston, TX

Location

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The Morris Cultural Arts Center and Belin Chapel, along with the Williams Fountain in Lawrence Park, bring beauty and tranquility to campus life.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

84%

Test Policy

Optional

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Average GPA

3.46

Application Fee

Academic Fit

Mid-50%: 990-1190

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Academics

Student-Faculty Ratio

18:1

Programs Offered

9

Full-Time Faculty

116

Women Faculty

45%

Research Spending

$23Mper year

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Degree Levels Offered

Certificate
Bachelor's
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's
Doctorate

Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

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10 grads

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

8 grads

Communication and Media Studies, Other

6 grads

Elementary Education and Teaching

6 grads

English Language and Literature, General

5 grads

Computer and Information Sciences, General

2 grads

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

1 grads

Reading Teacher Education

Special Education and Teaching, General

Student Body

Total Enrollment

4,276

2,899 undergrad • 1,377 grad

Undergraduate

2,899

Graduate

1,377

International

5%
  • White

    20%

  • Black / African American

    27%

  • Hispanic / Latino

    33%

  • Asian

    5%

  • Other / Multi-racial

    15%

Campus Life

Varsity Athletics

NCAA

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

1,032beds

Meal Plan Available

No

Average Room & Board

$12,928per year

Athletics

Athletic Association

NCAA

ROTC & Veteran Support

Army

Yes

Navy

No

Air Force

Yes

Veteran’s Programs Available

Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)

Yes

Credit for military training

Yes

Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services

Yes

Recognized student veteran organization

Yes

Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU

Yes

Cost & Aid

In-State Tuition

$34,250per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$34,250per year

Room & Board

$12,928per year

Estimated Cost

$58,132per year

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid

100%

Receiving Pell Grants

61%

Average Grant

$28,870

Average Federal Loan

$6,537

Net Annual Cost by Household Income

Household Income

Avg. Net Cost

$0 – $30K

$17,354

$30K – $48K

$16,783

$48K – $75K

$18,058

$75K – $110K

$21,738

$110K+

$23,717

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Outcomes & Earnings

Retention Rate

69%

4 Years Graduation Rate

44%

6 Years Graduation Rate

54%

Median 10-Year Earnings

$55,933

69% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Houston Baptist University and return in the fall. 44% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 54% graduate within 6 years.

Graduation Rate

4-year grads

44%

4-5 years

10%

6-8 years

2%

Non-grad

44%

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Key Statistics

Type

Private

Tuition

$34,250

Acceptance

84%

Undergrads

2,899

4-Year Grad Rate

44%

Endowment

$126M

hbu.edu

Houston, TX 77074-3298

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