Houston Christian University
PrivateHouston, TX
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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Aug 1, 2027
Confirm on Houston Christian University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Houston Christian University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Houston Christian University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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.
When is the application deadline for Houston Christian University?
Houston Christian University's deadlines are Regular Decision Aug 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
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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