HBU Description

Christ is at the center of student life at HBU, and nowhere is this more evident than the school’s “Community Life & Worship” requirement. All Houston Baptist University students must take 80 credits of CLW per semester. These credits can be fulfilled in a variety of ways, from mission trips and internships to student ministries and bible study groups. The school balances this spiritual life with intellectual development. Houston Baptist’s academics include more than 40 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

The school offers more traditional academic subjects like English and Philosophy, as well as programs in Christianity, Theological Studies and more. Small, discussion-based courses ensure individualized attention in the classroom.

HBU also has a number of pre-professional undergraduate programs. One of these, which adds a teacher certification to your undergraduate degree, can be applied to a master’s degree in Education at Houston Baptist.

Several financial aid opportunities are available at Houston Baptist University. The school participates in federal grant, loan and work-study programs, all of which are need-based. Houston Baptist also awards various merit and departmental scholarships to undergraduates and graduates.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Southern Baptist

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.hbu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$20,830

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,830

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

2,710

HBU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,208
Freshman Class
554
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
2,710

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
81%
Graduate
19%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
94%
Out-of-State
6%

Gender of Students

Women
66%
Men
34%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
21%
Asian
13%
Caucasian
36%
Latino
24%
Other
6%

Students State Origin

Texas
94%
Other
6%

International Students

International
4%
Domestic
96%