Houston Baptist University, TX
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Church
Main Campus
Houston Baptist University Rankings
Affordability56
Selectivity31
Retention22
Graduation1
Earnings36
Diversity93
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Houston Baptist University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism3%
Education5%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs28%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies8%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences2%
Theology and Religious Vocations<1%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Houston Baptist University
70%
Admission Rate
550
Median SAT Math
565
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)520–610
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Houston Baptist University
$33K
In-State Tuition
$33K
Out-of-State Tuition
$42K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $26K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Houston Baptist University
54%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
55%
Repayment Rate
$241
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 40% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 14% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 51% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 55% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 56% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 63% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Houston Baptist University
69%
Retention Rate
47%
Transfer Rate
11%
Withdrawal Rate
44%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 28% | 32% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 44% | 51% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 39% | 52% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 47% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 27% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 36% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 75% | 36% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 33% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 43% | 37% | 44% |
| Other race | 57% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Houston Baptist University
91%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$52K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 86% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $52K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $69K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $46K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Houston Baptist University
2,311
Undergraduates
64%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
1,111
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 17% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 24% | 30% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 7% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 33% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 17% | 10% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Houston Baptist University, TX
Texas Barber College
1 miles, W
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
2 miles, N
College of Biblical Studies
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