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Houston Christian University

#1056 in US ranking Houston, TX
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$51,936
Tuition & fees
$40,680
Avg. aid
$25,583
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
84%
SAT range
990–1190
ACT range
17–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
49%
Median salary
$51,868
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Houston Christian University?

HCU's recurring campus events include Welcome Days, Homecoming, and Late Night Breakfast. They serve different purposes: welcoming new students, bringing the campus community together around alumni and athletics, and offering a gathering point near the end of a term.

Welcome Days introduce incoming students to university life and services. Homecoming typically connects current students with alumni through scheduled campus activities and athletic events. Late Night Breakfast is associated with the study and exam period. Specific dates and activities can change each year, so the current university events calendar is more reliable than a past schedule when making plans.

What are the student housing and dining options at Houston Christian University?

HCU offers university-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates, along with campus dining options. Housing availability should not be confused with a guarantee of a room: students need to review current eligibility, application steps, deadlines, and assignment policies.

Students comparing residence options should check whether a room is in a traditional hall or another housing arrangement, what amenities it includes, and which meal-plan choices apply. Reported housing information indicates high-speed internet access in university housing. Those planning to live off campus should budget for rent, utilities, food, and transportation separately; living off campus can change costs but does not remove the need to plan around Houston travel times.

Houston Christian University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

59

Houston Christian University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
17:1
Undergraduates living on campus
29%
Campus size
100 acres

Houston Christian University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Houston Christian University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Moody Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Houston Christian University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Houston Christian University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 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.

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