Houston Christian University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker; 54% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Houston Christian University is a private nonprofit institution located in Houston, Texas with approximately 2,777 undergraduate students enrolled. Houston Christian University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,710 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $52,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Houston Christian University (HCU), formerly Houston Baptist University (HBU), is a private university in Houston, Texas, United States. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Its Cultural Arts Center houses three museums: the Dunham Bible Museum, the Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts, and the Museum of Southern History.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — the 50% graduation rate and 69% freshman retention rate suggest that a lot of students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a low $11,000, and the $19,710 average net price makes it one of the more affordable private university options in Houston. Worth considering if you're drawn to a faith-based, close-knit campus environment and have a clear plan to stay on track academically, but ask hard questions about support resources before committing.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,777 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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