HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

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Houston Baptist University

School Overview

Houston Baptist University has a Southern Baptist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Houston, TX). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

7502 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX 77074-3298
Main Phone: (281) 649-3000
Web Site: www.hbu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,440 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.2% of students attend full-time, while 0.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 89 male students and 165 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 35% of the student body, while females made up 65%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (19)%, Hispanic (16)%, Asian (12)%, and Native American (1)%.

Houston Baptist University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

School Selectivity


In the class starting in 2002, 67.1% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 590.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 470 or higher. One fourth of students scored 610 or higher.

Degree Levels

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

CommunicationsComputerEducationEnglish Language And LiteratureHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHome EconomicsHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesLeisure Recreation And FitnessLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesPsychologyTheology And Religious Vocations

School Accreditation

Houston Baptist University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Houston Baptist University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Houston Baptist University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Financial Flexibility

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:$ 16,798
In-State, Living With Family:$ 13,151
Out of State, Living On Campus:$ 16,798

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:Recommended (but not required):

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