Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at HBU are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 73% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Houston Baptist University has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
27%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
30%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
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Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 109% more female students than male students enrolled at Houston Baptist University with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, HBU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,109
|
| Women |
2,323
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
HBU serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
54% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 9.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.6% |
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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.