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College of Biblical Studies-Houston

#1694 in US ranking Houston, TX
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$22,131
Tuition & fees
$10,180
Avg. aid
$6,275
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
40%
Median salary
$36,208
1 yr after graduation

What does College of Biblical Studies-Houston offer in terms of athletics?

Prospective students should not assume that College of Biblical Studies-Houston sponsors varsity sports. Although an institutional athletics entry associates the college with the NAIA, it does not identify any sports teams, schedules, or competition programs.

Association membership alone is not proof that a particular team is recruiting or competing. Anyone seeking varsity competition or an athletic scholarship should obtain confirmation of a current team and its eligibility rules directly from the college. Recreational activity, if offered, is distinct from varsity athletics and should be checked separately.

What student groups and Associations are available at College of Biblical Studies-Houston?

Student Ministries is a reported student involvement opportunity at College of Biblical Studies-Houston. For students interested in ministry-related activities, it may provide a way to connect academic interests with peers and service.

Students should ask the student-life office how Student Ministries currently operates, how to participate, and what other active groups meet during their planned term. A recognized student organization is different from an academic internship or a college-sponsored event, even when all three involve service or faith-based activities.

Who studies at College of Biblical Studies-Houston?

College of Biblical Studies-Houston reported 419 enrolled students, a relatively small student body. Its reported student-to-faculty ratio was 12 to 1; that institution-wide ratio does not specify the size of an individual class.

In IPEDS 2024-25 reporting, the college recorded 15 first-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 65 transfer-in students. Those counts indicate that students arriving with prior college experience are an important part of the incoming population. About 87% of reported students were Texas residents.

The reported enrollment includes students from several racial and ethnic groups. Peterson's 2026 figures count 167 Black or African American students, 114 Hispanic or Latino students, and 75 White students. These counts describe enrollment categories; they should not be used to assume that students within any group share the same experiences or goals.

How does student life look like at College of Biblical Studies-Houston?

Student life at College of Biblical Studies-Houston is shaped by a small enrollment, a Christian educational focus, and students with different entry paths. Prospective students who want a traditional residential-college experience should weigh the college's activities and facilities against the fact that it does not operate undergraduate housing.

The college reports personal or psychological counseling for students. It also reports no student-run newspaper, radio station, television station, marching band, or campus drama group. That does not preclude participation in events or informal activities, but it does matter to applicants hoping to join a particular kind of organization. Students planning a mix of in-person and other coursework should check when advising, counseling, and student activities are accessible to them.

What libraries are available to students at College of Biblical Studies-Houston?

The College of Biblical Studies Library is the institution's named main library. Reported library facilities include reservable study rooms, which may be useful for group projects or focused study.

The library is not reported as offering study space open around the clock. Students whose schedules depend on late-night access should check current opening hours, room-reservation rules, and the availability of remote research materials. For a major paper, it is also worth asking library staff how to obtain research help and materials beyond the library's own collections.

College of Biblical Studies-Houston Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

419

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

6

Member of Athletic Associations

NAIA

Total staff

12 full time, 21 part time

Veterans affair office

No

College of Biblical Studies-Houston Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 419

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 60
Part-time: 359

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 5
Men: 1

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 114
Black or African American: 167
White: 75
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 26
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 4
Unknown: 5

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.