HBU Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Houston Baptist University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Moderate | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into HBU and can I get accepted? The school has a 70% acceptance rate ranking it #36 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 4,937 out of 7,051 applicants were admitted making HBU a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has moderate requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 52 percent. Houston Baptist University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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Find out which students are getting accepted at HBU, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
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HBU SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 520 |
| SAT Math 25th | 510 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1030 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 610 |
| SAT Math 75th | 590 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1200 |
| Average SAT Score | 1120 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Houston Baptist University?
Houston Baptist University typically requires applicants to be in the top 55 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1030 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 940. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1120 out of 1600. The school ranks #25 in Texas for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 81 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1200 and Above | Good | >80% |
| 1115 to 1200 | Avg + | 70%-80% |
| 1030 to 1115 | Avg - | 58%-70% |
| 945 to 1030 | Reach | 45%-58% |
| Less than 945 | Low | <45% |
HBU ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 19 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 20 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 25 |
| ACT Math 75th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 25 |
| Average ACT Score | 22 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into HBU?
Admission data indicates that HBU regularly accepts students with ACT's of 20 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 49 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 25 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #25 in Texas for highest average ACT composite score. 29 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Houston Baptist University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 25 and Above | Good | >82% |
| 22 to 25 | Avg + | 70%-82% |
| 20 to 22 | Avg - | 60%-70% |
| 18 to 20 | Reach | 50%-60% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <50% |
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HBU GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
You will need above average high school grades to get into Houston Baptist University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Houston Baptist University was 3.36 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #35 in Texas for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as HBU accepts 70% of students who apply.
*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.36 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.
High School Class Rank
53% of Houston Baptist University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 21% |
| Top 25% of class | 53% |
| Top 50% of class | 80% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 20% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 6% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 4,425 | 2,626 | 7,051 |
| Accepted | 3,096 | 1,841 | 4,937 |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| Enrolled | 359 | 172 | 531 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 12% | 9% | 11% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Houston Baptist University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| M |
University of Mary Hardin BaylorBelton, Texas |
| X |
Xavier University of LouisianaNew Orleans, Louisiana |
| O |
Oklahoma Baptist UniversityShawnee, Oklahoma |
| L |
Lubbock Christian UniversityLubbock, Texas |
| L |
Lyon CollegeBatesville, Arkansas |
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?
81% of students submit their SAT scores to HBU. 29% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Houston Baptist University?
70% of those who apply are granted admission to HBU. Admission competition is low and the college has moderate 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 1030 and 1200. 81% 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 20 and 25. 29% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
