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Chances of getting into Houston Baptist University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
85%
Admission Difficulty for Houston Baptist University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into HBU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at HBU is 85%.  It ranks #42 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. Houston Baptist University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 8,220 out of 9,685 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 45 percent on standardized admission tests. Houston Baptist University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.46. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The HBU application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jul 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Houston Baptist University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 26% of students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

HBU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1040-1250
Applicants Submitting SAT 
26%
SAT Scores for Houston Baptist University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 520
SAT Math 25th 520
SAT Composite 25th 1040
SAT Scores for Houston Baptist University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 610
SAT Composite 75th 1250
Average SAT Score 1150

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Houston Baptist University?

Houston Baptist University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Houston Baptist University score in the top 53 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1040-1250.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Houston Baptist University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1250 and Above Good >92%
1145 to 1250 Avg + 85%-92%
1040 to 1145 Avg - 75%-85%
935 to 1040 Reach 61%-75%
Less than 935 Low <61%
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HBU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
22-27 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
5%
ACT Scores for Houston Baptist University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 22
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for Houston Baptist University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 30
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 27
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into HBU?

Houston Baptist University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

HBU regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-27.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Houston Baptist University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >92%
24 to 27 Avg + 85%-92%
22 to 24 Avg - 77%-85%
20 to 22 Reach 67%-77%
Less than 20 Low <67%
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HBU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.46
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Houston Baptist University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into HBU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Houston Baptist University was 3.46 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #29 in Texas for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.46 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as HBU accepts 85% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Houston Baptist University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 3.24% Good
3.75 to 3.99 18.44% Good
3.50 to 3.74 29.8% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 24.63% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.83% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.32% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.74% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

51% of Houston Baptist University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Houston Baptist University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 20%
Top 25% of class 51%
Top 50% of class 82%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Houston Baptist University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 6,424 3,261 9,685
Accepted 5,554 2,666 8,220
Acceptance Rate 86% 82% 85%
Enrolled 506 296 802
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 9% 11% 10%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jul 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
101

Applicants have 101 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Houston Baptist University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Houston Baptist University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Houston Baptist University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Considered but not required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Houston Baptist University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Houston Baptist University prefer SAT or ACT?

26% of students submit their SAT scores to HBU. 5% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Houston Baptist University?

85% of those who apply are granted admission to HBU. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Houston Baptist University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1040 and 1250. 26% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Houston Baptist University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 27. 5% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.