School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Houston Baptist University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77074-3298
Phone281-649-3000
WEBhttps://www.hbu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://www.hbu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.hbu.edu/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.hbu.edu/financialaid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.hbu.edu/estimator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.hbu.edu/academics/university-registrar/veterans-affairs/
Athleticwww.hbu.edu/about-hbu/university-leadership/office-of-the-provost/office-of-institutional-research-and-effectiveness/athletic-program-particip
Disability Servicewww.hbu.edu/academics/academic-resources/academic-accommodation/
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Houston Baptist University is 84.48% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.45%.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate84.48 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)8.45 %
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Tuition & Fees

HBU's 2024 tuition & fees is $38,100 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.10% compared to the last year's rate ($36,600).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $11,475. The graduate tuition decreased by -13.88% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$38,100
Graduate Tuition & Fees$11,475
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 4,257 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1,237 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. HBU has 2,823 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,434 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students4,257
Undergraduate Students2,823
Graduate Students1,434
Online Enrollment1,237
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

HBU offers 117 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 34 out of the 117 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by HBU
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs117 Programs
Number of online programs34 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
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On-campus day care for students✗
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔