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Houston Christian University

Houston Christian University is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the Houston, TX metro with 2,787 students and a 84% acceptance rate.

Houston, Texas · Private nonprofit · City, large · 2,787 students

NCAA Division I · Southland Conference

Admission rate

84%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,084

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

19–28

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$20,629

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

49%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

69%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$55,933

10 years after entry

Students

2,787

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$17,933
$30,001–48,000$18,998
$48,001–75,000$19,803
$75,001–110,000$24,079
Over $110,000$28,640

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreHouston Christian University courseCredits
Calculus AB34 hrs. credit MATH 1434
Calculus BC34 hrs. credit MATH 1451
Biology34 hrs. credit BIOL 1404
Chemistry34 hrs. credit CHEM 1404
English Language and Composition33 hrs. credit ENGL 1313
English Literature and Composition46 hrs. credit ENGL 1313, 1323
Psychology33 hrs. credit PSYC 1313
Statistics33 hrs. credit PSYC 2301
Show all 23 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB34 hrs. credit MATH 1434
Calculus AB48 hrs. credit MATH 1434, 1451
Calculus BC34 hrs. credit MATH 1451
Calculus BC48 hrs. credit MATH 1451, 1452
Biology34 hrs. credit BIOL 1404
Biology44 hrs. credit BIOL 2454
Chemistry34 hrs. credit CHEM 1404
Chemistry44 hrs. credit CHEM 2415
English Language and Composition33 hrs. credit ENGL 1313
English Literature and Composition46 hrs. credit ENGL 1313, 1323
Psychology33 hrs. credit PSYC 1313
Statistics33 hrs. credit PSYC 2301
Macroeconomics43 hrs. credit ECON 2312
Microeconomics43 hrs. credit ECON 2311
World History: Modern33 hrs. credit HIST 2311
World History: Modern46 hrs. credit HIST 2311, 2312
European History33 hrs. credit HIST 2312
Comparative Government and Politics33 hrs. credit GOVT 2360
French Language and Culture39 hrs. credit FREN 1314, 1324, 2314
French Language and Culture412 hrs. credit FREN 1314, 1324, 2314, 2324
French Literature312 hrs. credit FREN 1314, 1324, 2314, 2324
German Language and Culture39 hrs. credit GERM 1314, 1324, 2314
German Language and Culture412 hrs. credit GERM 1314, 1324, 2314, 2324
German Literature312 hrs. credit GERM 1314, 1324, 2314, 2324
Language39 hrs. credit SPAN 1314, 1324, 2314
Language412 hrs. credit SPAN 1314, 1324, 2314, 2324
Latin36 hrs. credit LATN 1311, 1312
Latin49 hrs. credit LATN 1311, 1312, 2311
Latin512 hrs. credit LATN 1311, 1312, 2311, 4301
Literature312 hrs. credit SPAN 1314, 1324, 2314, 2324
Mandarin Chinese Language36 hrs. credit CHIN 1313, 1323
U.S. Government and Politics33 hrs. credit GOVT 2313
U.S. History33 hrs. credit HIST 2313
U.S. History46 hrs. credit HIST 2313, 2323

Source: hc.edu · checked September 25, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology63
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies60
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse48
Biology/Biological Sciences47
Exercise Science and Kinesiology37
Business Administration and Management30
Marketing/Marketing Management18
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other18
Show the other 48 majors
Finance15
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology12
Engineering11
Bioethics/Medical Ethics11
Music10
Legal Studies9
Accounting8
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies8
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management8
Electrical and Electronics Engineering8
Film/Cinema/Media Studies7
Bible/Biblical Studies7
International Business/Trade/Commerce6
Fine/Studio Arts6
Graphic Design6
Elementary Education and Teaching6
Communication and Media Studies, Other6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences5
Political Science and Government5
Chemistry5
English Language and Literature5
Computer Science5
Bilingual and Multilingual Education3
English/Language Arts Teacher Education3
Mathematics3
Design and Visual Communications3
Voice and Opera3
Mass Communication/Media Studies2
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects2
Computer and Information Sciences2
Spanish Language Teacher Education2
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2
Human Development and Family Studies2
History2
Art Teacher Education1
Music Teacher Education1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1
Social Studies Teacher Education1
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1
Spanish Language and Literature1
Creative Writing1
Behavioral Sciences1
Philosophy1
Christian Studies1
Theology/Theological Studies1
Game and Interactive Media Design1
Keyboard Instruments1
Art Therapy/Therapist1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southland Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southland Conference

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Greek life

5% of men in fraternities · 14% of women in sororities · 11% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

7,796,182 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

William P Hobby (HOU)

Nearest hub airport

William P Hobby (HOU)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 16.8 of 20

Elevation

65 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

45°F

July high

95°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

112 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,060 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size