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Houston Christian University
Houston Christian University says yes to 84.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $55,933 median earnings.
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Houston Christian University sits in Houston proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $93,475 four years out. 55.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,886 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 69.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 970 and 1200 — near the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Houston Christian University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Houston Christian University received 9,021 applications and admitted 7,681 (85.1%), with 729 enrolling.
Houston Christian University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 970–1200 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Houston Christian University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 550 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 530 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Houston Christian University compares
| Houston Christian University | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 84.4% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,430 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,933 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Houston Christian University: $55,933 median at year ten, versus $54,132 across Texas institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $39,430 regardless of where you're from. At Houston Christian University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,886 undergrads, Houston Christian University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
49.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 51% don't — ask a Houston Christian University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Houston Christian University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,475 |
| Marketing | $68,490 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $54,696 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,464 |
| Psychology, General | $53,021 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,718 |
Median earnings for these 6 Houston Christian University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,933 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 41 additional Houston Christian University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Houston Christian University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 970–1200 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 84.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Houston Christian University's acceptance rate?
85.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,681 admitted from 9,021 applicants.
How much does Houston Christian University cost?
At Houston Christian University, published tuition is $39,430 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Houston Christian University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Houston Christian University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,933 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- University of Houston — 73.9% admitted
- Howard Payne University — 67.4% admitted
- KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts — 68.2% admitted
- Texas A&M University-Texarkana — 63.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.