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Houston Christian University

HCU

Houston, Texas 77074-3298

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Known for health sciences

Houston Christian University is a private institution in Houston with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1092, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,933 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,710.

Established
1960
Motto
John 14:6
Mascot
Wakiza III (Live), Mingo (Animated)
Type
Private university
Conference
Division I level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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85%Acceptance
1092SAT Avg
2,777Students
18:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$55,933Earnings 10yr
$19,710Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Houston Christian University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1092

Reading & WritingMid: 580
490610
MathMid: 565
480590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
1928

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1092

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,100
Room & Board$10,816
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$47,605
Average Net Price$19,710
Median Debt at Graduation$22,642
Monthly Payment (10yr)$240

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,782
$30–48K$17,020
$48–75K$20,618
$75–110K$23,711
$110K+$27,103

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,710

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

21

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (104)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,777
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
54%

Race & Ethnicity

White 18%
Black 24%
Hispanic 40%
Asian 6%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.8%
Freshman Retention69.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,595
8 Years$49,015
10 Years$55,933

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,400
Men
$62,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Huskies

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
10 mi(17 min)
Austinpop. 960K
139 mi(241 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
180 mi(312 min)

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