Houston Baptist University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4059 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1130 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1056 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 56 of 119 | In Texas |
| # 10 of 16 | In Houston, TX |
| # 1804 of 99 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
84%
Average SAT
1,090
Average ACT
21
Avg. cost to attend
$21,282 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
2,899
Graduates
1,377
Male:Female Ratio
36:64
Religion
Baptist
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Houston Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 84% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 84% | 84% |
| Applicants | 8,455 | 3,119 | 5,262 |
| Admissions | 7,139 | 2,538 | 4,551 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 691 | 306 | 385 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 17% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 5% |
| â– Asian | 4% |
| â– Hispanic | 31% |
| â– Black or African American | 25% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 16% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Houston Baptist University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Houston Baptist University majors
Houston Baptist University has granted 533 bachelor's degrees across 56 programs, 362 master's across 30 programs, and 26 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Houston Baptist University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 63 | 28 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 48 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 48 | 23 | - |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | 64 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 60 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 47 | - | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 37 | - | - |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | 29 | - |
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | - | 19 | 5 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 18 | - | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 18 | - | - |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | - | - | 18 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 17 | - |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | - | 17 | - |
| Finance, General | 15 | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | 7 | - |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | - | 14 | - |
| Management Science | - | 13 | - |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 12 | - | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | 6 | - |
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 11 | - | - |
| Engineering, General | 11 | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 10 | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | - | 10 | - |
| Music, General | 10 | - | - |
| Divinity & Ministry | - | 9 | - |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | - | 9 | - |
| Legal Studies | 9 | - | - |
| Accounting | 8 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | - | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 | - | - |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 7 | 1 | - |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 7 | - | - |
| Creative Writing | 1 | 6 | - |
| Behavioral Sciences | 1 | 5 | - |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 6 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | - | - |
| Graphic Design | 6 | - | - |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | - | 6 | - |
| History, General | 2 | 4 | - |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | - | - |
| Computer Science | 5 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | - | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | - | - |
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 2 | - |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling & Patient Counseling | - | 4 | - |
| Administration of Special Education | - | - | 3 |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 3 | - | - |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 3 | - | - |
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | - | 3 | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | - | - |
| Philosophy | 1 | 2 | - |
| Voice and Opera | 3 | - | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 2 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | - | - |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 2 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | - | 2 | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | - | - |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | - | - |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | - | - |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 1 | - | - |
| Christian Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | - | 1 | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | 1 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | - | 1 | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 1 | - | - |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | - | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | - | - |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | - | 1 | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | - | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 533 | 362 | 26 |
Publications & Citations
Houston Baptist University has published 721 scientific papers with 6,692 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Engineering, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
13 Notable alumni
1. Lawren Pope
1987-. (aged 39)
fashion designer
Lawren Michele Cappelletti is an American fashion designer. She is best known for the clothing line, Fuchsia, she began with Veronica Scott at age 14.
2. Van G. Garrett
poet
novelist
Van G. Garrett is an American poet, novelist, teacher, and photographer. Garrett's poetry has appeared in a number of well-known American literary journals, including: African American Review; The Amistad; ChickenBones; Drumvoices Revue; Obsidian III; phati'tude Literary Magazine; Pittsburgh Quarterly; Potomac Review; and StepAway Magazine. His works have also been published internationally, including in: Istanbul Literature Review; One Ghana, One Voice;...
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3. Tim Thelen
1961-. (aged 65)
golfer
Tim Thelen is an American professional golfer.
4. Veronica Scott
1986-. (aged 40)
fashion designer
television actor
model
Veronica Scott is an American television personality, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. Scott is best known for being featured in the Current TV reality show The Fuchsia Girls, which follows her personal and professional life as she pursues a career in the fashion industry. Scott also co-owns the fashion company and design house Fuchsia with business partner Lawren Pope.
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All 13 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
HBU
Founded
1960
Colors
royal blue, orange
Academic calendar
September to May
Total staff
511
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
7502 Fondren Rd Houston, Texas, 77074-3298 United States
City Population
2,305,000
Phone
2816493000
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