Houston, Texas · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Houston Christian University (HCU), formerly Houston Baptist University (HBU), is a private university in Houston, Texas, United States. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Its Cultural Arts Center houses three museums: the Dunham Bible Museum, the Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts, and the Museum of Southern History. The Houston Theological Seminary is one of the university's graduate schools that offers the Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity, among other degrees.
Master's Universities
Ranked #236 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #675 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, Texas, 77074-3298
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 970–1200
SAT ERW: 490–610
SAT math: 480–590
ACT composite: 19–28
Total: 4,189
Undergrad: 2,787
Undergrad full-time: 2,191
Graduate: 1,402
Part-time: 1,774
In-state
Tuition: $38,100
Total cost on campus: $55,118
Out-of-state
Tuition: $38,100
Total cost on campus: $55,118
Room & board: $10,816
Books & supplies: $1,000
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $27,261
Pell grant recipients: 59%
Rent: $771 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.25
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $3.92 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.43
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.