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Houston Christian University

Houston
77074-3298

2023: The Universities name has been changed from Houston Baptist University to Houston Christian University in and around September 2022.

www.hbu.edu , Senior

Private

Admission Requirements

Consideration for freshman admission to Houston Baptist University is determined by a strong high school performance, indicated by:

• Graduating in the top 50% of senior class
• SAT score of 1070 or greater; OR ACT composite score of 21

Upon meeting the minimum high school curriculum requirements, the following should be submitted to the Office of Admissions:

• Application for Admission
• Official high school transcript or official GED scores, mailed
• directly to Houston Baptist University from issuing institution
• Official SAT or ACT test scores
• Recommendation Letter (optional)

Applicants not meeting admission requirements will go to the Academic Review Board for an admissions decision.

Deadline for Application for Admission

• Fall Early Action - Nov. 1
• Spring Early Action - Dec. 1
• Summer - Rolling

On-Campus Housing

• Available

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fees	On-Campus Budget	Off-Campus Budget
$38,100	$54,118	$55,386-Independently
		$50,060-With Parent

Financial Aid

Deadline for Application

• Priority March 1
• Deadline FAFSA Opens - October 1
• Deadline for prospective and new students - March 1
• Deadline for continuing students and all required documentation - April 15