Houston Baptist University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,026
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	85%
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	44%

Located in Houston, Texas, Houston Baptist University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that Houston Baptist University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Houston Baptist University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Houston Baptist University is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 68% at Houston Baptist University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

84.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,500

Cost of attendance at Houston Baptist University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,500

Cost of attendance at Houston Baptist University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Houston Baptist University received on average $24,068 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,068

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	334	52%	$4,968	$1,659,359
Other Federal Grant	373	59%	$5,397	$2,013,043
State Grant/Scholarships	353	55%	$2,908	$1,026,688
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	635	100%	$19,319	$12,267,686
Total Grant & Scholarships	636	100%	$24,068	$15,307,417

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Houston Baptist University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Houston Baptist University students is 43.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.2%.

43.9%

asian 35.6% 16 students
African American 30.7% 27 students
white 55.6% 65 students
unknown 33.3% 17 students
hispanic 47.3% 98 students
International Students 44.4% 4 students
Mixed Race 45.8% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southland Conference
Baseball Southland Conference
Basketball Southland Conference
Track and Cross Country Southland Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Houston Baptist University provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Houston Baptist University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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