Houston Christian University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,750

3.52% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$21,282

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

84.4%

8,455 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

4,276

55.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

49.1%

251 Graduates

About

Houston Christian University is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Houston Christian University were General Psychology (65 degrees awarded), General Interdisciplinary Studies (60 degrees), and Registered Nursing (48 degrees).

In 2024, 935 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Houston Christian University. 69.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (298 degrees), 1.22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (245 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Houston Christian University is $36,750, which is $11,462 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Houston Christian University is $36,750, which is $11,462 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,282.

In 2024, 94% of undergraduate students attending Houston Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,750

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Houston Christian University was $36,750. The cost of tuition at Houston Christian University is $11,462 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Houston Christian University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,282

2024 Value

3.66%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Houston Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,282. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Houston Christian University grew by 3.66%.

This chart compares the average net price of Houston Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,062

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Houston Christian University was of $12,062 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 27.4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Houston Christian University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Houston Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.08% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Houston Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Houston Christian University received 8,455 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.27% annual growth. Out of those 8,455 applicants, 7,139 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.4% acceptance rate.

There were 4,276 students enrolled at Houston Christian University in 2024. 33% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Houston Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

7,139

Accepted Out of 8,455

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Houston Christian University was 84.4% (7,139 admissions from 8,455 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 85.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 6.27%, while admissions declined by 7.06%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Houston Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

33%

Submission Percentage (2024)

249

Scores Submitted (2024)

33% of enrolled first-time students at Houston Christian University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Houston Christian University had a total enrollment of 4,276 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Houston Christian University is 2,388 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,888. This means that 55.8% of students enrolled at Houston Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Houston Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.2% Hispanic or Latino, 24.6% Black or African American, 16.5% White, 4.44% Asian, 2.64% Two or More Races, 0.281% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0935% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Houston Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.3%) and Black or African American Female (12.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (15.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.1%) and White Female (12.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Houston Christian University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,276 students. The full-time enrollment at Houston Christian University is 2,388 and the part-time enrollment is 1,888. This means that 55.8% of students enrolled at Houston Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Houston Christian University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Houston Christian University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Houston Christian University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Houston Christian University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
1,333 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,052 enrolled students
White
706 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Houston Christian University is 31.2% Hispanic or Latino, 24.6% Black or African American, 16.5% White, 4.44% Asian, 2.64% Two or More Races, 0.281% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0935% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 669 students (15.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 369 more women than men received degrees from Houston Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Houston Christian University is hispanic or latino (298 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (245 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Houston Christian University is General Psychology (65 degrees awarded), followed by General Interdisciplinary Studies (60 degrees) and Registered Nursing (48 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Houston Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (47 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (52 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (66 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Houston Christian University are Physicians (489,469 people), Other managers (273,348 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (250,275 people), Postsecondary teachers (190,459 people), and Registered nurses (178,777 people).

The most specialized majors at Houston Christian University in 2024 are Theology (47 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (52 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (66 degrees), Psychology (93 degrees), and Biology (59 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Houston Christian University are Surgeons, Physicians, Gaming services workers, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Houston Christian University are Theology (47 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (52 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (66 degrees), Psychology (93 degrees), and Biology (59 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Houston Christian University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (807,273 people), Elementary & secondary schools (710,181 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (523,725 people), Outpatient care centers (331,378 people), and Offices of physicians (263,564 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Houston Christian University.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
65 degrees awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
60 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
48 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Houston Christian University was General Psychology with 65 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Houston Christian University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

283

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

652

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 283 degrees were awarded to men at Houston Christian University, which is 0.434 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (652).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Houston Christian University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Houston Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.646 times less than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Houston Christian University in General Psychology, which is 14.5 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 37% of students graduating from Houston Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Houston Christian University is Female and Two or More Races (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
298 degrees awarded
Black or African American
245 degrees awarded
White
217 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Houston Christian University is hispanic or latino (298 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (245 degrees).

1.6% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
232 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
176 degrees awarded
White Female
135 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Houston Christian University is hispanic or latino female (232 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (176 degrees).

Operations

Houston Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $138M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.11M (4.43%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Houston Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 90.1M. Houston Christian University employs 61 Assistant professors, 29 Associate professors and 22 Professors. Most academics at Houston Christian University are Female Assistant professor (33), Male Assistant professor (28), and Male Associate professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Houston Christian University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 72 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 69 employees, and Management with 52 employees.

Endowment

$138M

2024 Endowment

4.95%

growth from 2023

Houston Christian University has an endowment valued at about $138M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Houston Christian University grew 4.95% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $83.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Houston Christian University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$34.2M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Houston Christian University paid a median of $34.2M in salaries, which represents 38% of their overall expenditure ($90.1M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$9.55M

Instructional Salaries

116

Number of Employees

In 2024, Houston Christian University paid a total of $9.55M to 116 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Houston Christian University were Office and Administrative Support with 72 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 69 employees, and Management with 52 employees.

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