Overview
Student Population
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Located in Houston, Texas, Houston Baptist University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Southern Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 7,051 prospective students applied, and 4,937 were granted admission. Of those admitted 531 enrolled in the school. 2,079 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,353 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $30,480 plus fees of $2,050. HBU is ranked 558 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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HBU is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1200 |
| ACT | 20/25 |
| GPA | 3.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,050 |
| Room and Board | $8,328 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,482 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,340 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Biology | 12% |
| Education | 11% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=225399 IPEDS survey data for Houston Baptist University.