Houston Christian University

Houston, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

C-

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About Houston Christian University

Houston Christian University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Houston, TX, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,886 students. The acceptance rate is 84%. 49% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $55,933.

84%

Acceptance

$20,629

Net price

2,886

Enrollment

49%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

84%

Acceptance rate

1,084

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading500–600

SAT Math490–590

ACT Composite17–24

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$20,629

Average net price

$39,430

In-state tuition

$39,430

Out-of-state tuition

$12,928

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$50,082

Total cost of attendance

56%

Students receiving Pell grants

59%

Students with federal loans

$22,642

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$17,933

$30–48K

$18,998

$48–75K

$19,803

$75–110K

$24,079

$110K+

$28,640

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business16.1%

Psychology14.0%

Health & Nursing9.7%

Multidisciplinary9.5%

Parks & Recreation9.0%

Biology8.4%

Engineering5.4%

Visual & Performing Arts5.4%

Education4.1%

Criminal Justice2.9%

After Graduation

$55,933

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$44,595

Median earnings (6 yrs)

49%

Graduation rate

69%

Retention rate

77%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,467

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,886

Total enrollment

23%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

36%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women

41% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

39%

Black

24%

White

16%

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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