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Houston Christian University

Private

Houston, TX

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Houston Christian University, in Houston, TX, is a private small school, enrolling around 2,886 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 84% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $93,475/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate84%
SAT range990–1190
ACT range17–24
Undergrads2,886
Yield (admits who enroll)8%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$50,082
4-year grad rate49%
Median earnings, 10yr out$55,933

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans59%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out55%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Marketing$68,490/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$53,464/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$93,475/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General$54,696/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$45,718/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$53,021/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,026
Typical room charge$5,580
Typical board charge$4,605

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Houston Christian University's acceptance rate?

Houston Christian University in Houston, TX admits approximately 84% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Houston Christian University?

Admitted students at Houston Christian University typically score between 990–1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Houston Christian University?

Admitted students at Houston Christian University typically score between 17–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Houston Christian University cost?

Houston Christian University's total cost of attendance is reported at $50,082 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Houston Christian University require students to live on campus?

No -- Houston Christian University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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