Overview
Enrollment
Houston Baptist University (HBU) is a private Christian institution situated in southwest Houston, Texas, occupying a 158-acre campus in the city's Sharpstown district. Established in 1960 by the Baptist General Convention of Texas, the university maintains its religious identity while offering liberal arts and professional programs through eight academic colleges. The campus features a mix of modern and colonial-style architecture, including the distinctive Hinton Center, which serves as the campus landmark. HBU operates as a residential campus with multiple student housing options, though many students commute from the greater Houston area. The university's primary academic strengths include nursing, business, education, and theology programs, while competing in NCAA Division I athletics as the Huskies in the Southland Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
HBU is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Houston Baptist University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#717 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#470 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Colleges in Texas
#18 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#62 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1200 |
| ACT | 19/28 |
| GPA | 3.46 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,600 |
| Room and Board | $10,816 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,202 |
| Total One Year Cost | $55,118 |
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.
Current students may use the Houston Baptist University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025