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Houston Christian University

HCU

Houston, Texas 77074-3298

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Data last updated: August 29, 2026

85%Admit rate
$19,710Avg net price
970–1200SAT middle 50%
50%Grad in 4 yrs
2,777Undergrads
170Visit slots

Known for health sciences

Houston Christian University is a private institution in Houston with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1092, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,933 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,710.

Established
1960
Motto
John 14:6
Mascot
Wakiza III (Live), Mingo (Animated)
Type
Private university
Division
Division I
85%
Acceptance
1092
SAT Avg
2,777
Undergrads
18:1
Student : Faculty
50%
Grad Rate (4yr)
$55,933
Earnings 10yr
$19,710
Avg Net Price

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Varsity Sports — Huskies

BasketballSoccerBasketball tournamentGolf championshipsGymnastics championshipsGymnasticsSoccer championsCross country

History & Fun Facts

  • •History The university was founded in 1960 by the Baptist General Convention of Texas as Houston Baptist College.
  • •University leaders announced a name change from Houston Baptist University to its current name in September 2022.
  • •As of 2025, the university's president is Robert Sloan.
  • •Brackney, Congregation and Campus: Baptists in Higher Education, Mercer University Press, USA, 2008, p.

Source: Wikipedia

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