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Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
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Houston Christian University
Houston, TX · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 84%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $19,294
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings
- $60,634
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Houston Christian University is a private nonprofit college in Houston, TX with 2,886 undergraduates. It admits 84% of applicants, and admitted students average 1084 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,294 per year ($19,028 for families earning under $30,000). 48% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,634 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 84%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 9,021
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,681
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 10%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing500–600
200800
SAT Math490–590
200800
ACT Composite17–24
136
What Houston Christian University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $51,936
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $40,680
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,028
- $30–48k$19,950
- $48–75k$18,229
- $75–110k$25,170
- $110k+$25,664
Get a personal estimate with Houston Christian University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Freshman retention
- 69%
- Median earnings
- $60,634
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,021
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,886
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 63%
- White16%
- Hispanic39%
- Black24%
- Asian6%
Houston Christian University FAQ
What is Houston Christian University's acceptance rate?+
Houston Christian University admits 84% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Houston Christian University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1084.
What ACT score do you need for Houston Christian University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–24.
Is Houston Christian University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Houston Christian University?+
In Fall 2023, 9,021 students applied to Houston Christian University and 7,681 were admitted; 729 enrolled.
Does Houston Christian University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Houston Christian University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Houston Christian University require an essay?+
Houston Christian University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Houston Christian University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $51,936 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,294.
What is Houston Christian University's graduation rate?+
48% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 225399 · How we use this data
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