Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrban
Close-knit campus — excellent value
College of Biblical Studies-Houston is a private urban institution in Houston, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 482 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $39,260 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,267.
Established
1979
Type
Private nonprofit Bible college
Division
Division II
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
482Students
12:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$39,260Earnings 10yr
$16,267Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
College of Biblical Studies-Houston Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$9,275
Room & Board$4,000
Books & Supplies$975
Total Cost of Attendance$20,532
Average Net Price$16,267
Median Debt at Graduation$25,570
Monthly Payment (10yr)$271
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$13,437
$30–48K$14,394
$48–75K$17,715
$75–110K$18,415
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$16,267
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
2600.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (8)
Student Body
Undergrads
482
Gender Split
40% / 60%
Women / Men
First Generation
51%
Pell Grant Recipients
79%
Race & Ethnicity
White 18%
Black 38%
Hispanic 27%
Asian 6%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 9%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate60.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$33,366
8 Years$37,241
10 Years$39,260
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$36,300
Men
$47,500
Rankings
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
106Above Average
Estimated from TX state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85
Nearest Cities
Houstonpop. 2.3M
9 mi(16 min)
Austinpop. 960K
139 mi(241 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
181 mi(314 min)