At a glance
Average net price
$20,629
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
49.1%
Admission rate
84%
Undergrad size
2,886
In-state tuition
$39,430
Out-of-state tuition
$39,430
Cost of attendance
$50,082
Median earnings (10y)
$55,933
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,084
- ACT midpoint
- 25
- Retention
- 69.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
23 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (24%), business (19%), social sciences (18%).
- STEM17%
- Health12%
- Business19%
- Humanities & arts24%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services10%
- Business18.7%~541 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions12.1%~348 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology11.7%~337 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary11.3%~327 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.9%~316 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~241 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~198 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.5%~102 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering3.5%~102 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal1.7%~48 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Theology1.5%~43 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication1.5%~43 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.3%~38 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.1%~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences0.9%~27 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~16 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.4%~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 173 | $70,241 | $25,394 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 142 | $30,569 | $31,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 132 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 127 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 114 | $30,432 | $25,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 91 | $68,430 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 89 | $45,586 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 77 | $36,921 | $23,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 71 | $22,237 | $21,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 70 | $30,751 | $26,667 |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 67 | $41,719 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 52 | $49,192 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 48 | $56,190 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 42 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | $24,250 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 31 | $27,696 | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 28 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 23 | $55,344 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | $27,500 |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Houston Christian University
Houston Christian University is a mid-sized institution located in Houston, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,886 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Houston Christian University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,629 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $39,430 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $50,082 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 49.1%, a average completion outcome. 69.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $55,933 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Houston Christian University confers degrees and certificates across 23 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (24% of credentials), business (19% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Houston Christian University accepts 84% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,084. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 25.
Location & campus
Set in Houston, Texas (city), Houston Christian University draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Houston Christian University
Q.How much does Houston Christian University cost?
The average net price at Houston Christian University is $20,629 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $50,082.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Houston Christian University?
Houston Christian University has a 6-year graduation rate of 49.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Houston Christian University?
Houston Christian University admits 84% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Houston Christian University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Houston Christian University graduate earns $55,933 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Houston Christian University?
Published tuition is $39,430 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Houston Christian University located?
Houston Christian University is located in Houston, Texas (ZIP 77074).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Houston Christian University at their official website.