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 8,904 prospective students applied, and 6,326 were granted admission. Of those admitted 727 enrolled in the school. 2,079 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,353 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $31,400 plus fees of $2,050. HBU is ranked 587 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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HBU is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Houston Baptist University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#587 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#398 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Colleges in Texas
#15 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#59 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1180 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| 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 | $8,064 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,562 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,076 |
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.