Houston Baptist University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Houston Baptist University was $20,089. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Houston Baptist University

Houston Baptist University net price calculator

$20,089

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average	$10,664
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Houston Baptist University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$20,089	$1,307 (7%)	$17,354	$16,783	$18,058	$21,738	$23,717
2021	$18,782	$1,654 (8%)	$16,243	$17,693	$20,447	$22,167	$24,033
2020	$20,436	$1,043 (5%)	$19,550	$17,593	$18,653	$23,335	$24,007
2019	$21,479	$395 (2%)	$19,128	$19,088	$20,723	$23,233	$25,700
2018	$21,084	$19	$19,621	$18,953	$20,169	$22,030	$25,644
2017	$21,065	$884 (4%)	$19,378	$19,303	$20,313	$24,362	$25,226
2016	$20,181	$694 (4%)	$18,834	$18,392	$20,720	$21,858	$23,254
2015	$19,487	$529 (3%)	$17,670	$19,567	$21,641	$22,722	$23,230
2014	$20,016	--	$19,459	$18,995	$18,802	$21,118	$22,273

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Houston Baptist University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$52,270	$1,000 (2%)	$35,500	$15,770	$1,000
2021	$51,270	$1,050 (2%)	$34,500	$15,770	$1,000
2020	$50,220	$1,240 (3%)	$33,450	$15,770	$1,000
2019	$48,980	$1,290 (3%)	$32,530	$15,450	$1,000
2018	$47,690	$1,383 (3%)	$31,730	$14,960	$1,000
2017	$46,307	$1,567 (4%)	$30,800	$14,507	$1,000
2016	$44,740	$2,788 (7%)	$29,800	$13,940	$1,000
2015	$41,952	$279	$28,800	$12,152	$1,000
2014	$41,673	$1,286 (3%)	$27,930	$12,743	$1,000
2013	$40,387	--	$26,795	$12,242	$1,350

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Houston Baptist University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,026 dormitories available to its students at $4,950 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Houston Baptist University is $550 per month.
Does Houston Baptist University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Houston Baptist University for one academic year is $4,386, which works out to $487 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Houston Baptist University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Houston Baptist University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,562

If living off-campus, with family: $5,970

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,970
How much is Houston Baptist University application fees?: Houston Baptist University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Houston Baptist University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Houston Baptist University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,385	$550
For out-of-state students	$1,385	$550

Housing and Meal

Houston Baptist University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Houston Baptist University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,386	$4,950	N/A	99	1,026
2021	$4,280	$4,850	N/A	99	1,016
2020	$4,155	$4,800	N/A	99	1,060
2019	$4,014	$4,800	N/A	99	1,048
2018	$4,014	$4,800	N/A	99	1,050
2017	$3,897	$4,770	N/A	99	1,062
2016	$3,898	$4,505	N/A	99	1,004

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Houston Baptist University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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