Houston Christian University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Houston, Texas with 2,886 undergraduates. It admits 84% of applicants, costs an average of $19,294 a year after grants and graduates 48% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Houston Christian University acceptance rate and admissions
Houston Christian University admitted 84% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 500 to 600, math 490 to 590). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Houston Christian University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Houston Christian University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Houston Christian University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $40,680 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,469 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $51,936 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $19,294 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $19,294 a year after grants and scholarships, $32,642 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Houston Christian University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Houston Christian University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 48% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $60,634 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $22,021 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 36% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Houston Christian University majors and what graduates earn
Houston Christian University awarded bachelor's degrees in 44 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($93,475).
All 44 majors at Houston Christian University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Houston Christian University
27 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 27 graduate programs
Students and location
- 2,886 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 59% women, 41% men
- 18 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Houston Christian University?
Houston Christian University admitted 84% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Houston Christian University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $40,680. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $19,294 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Houston Christian University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 500 to 600 in reading and writing and 490 to 590 in math, and 17 to 24 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Houston Christian University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Houston Christian University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Houston Christian University?
48% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Houston Christian University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $60,634 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.