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Houston Christian University

Houston, Texas · Private · 2,886 undergrads

Houston Christian University admits 84% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Houston Christian University?

84% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 990–1190 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

8,455 applied, 7,139 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Houston Christian University cost?

$19,294 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $51,936.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$19,028
$30,000–$48,000$19,950
$48,000–$75,000$18,229
$75,000–$110,000$25,170
over $110,000$25,664

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Houston Christian University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Houston Christian University's fall 2027 rule yet. Houston Christian University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Houston Christian University's site

What it's like

2,886
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Houston, TX.
69%
of first-years come back for year two.
37%
finish in four years. 50% within six.
$60.6k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$22k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Houston Christian University is on

Colleges for a 1100 SATColleges for a 20 ACTColleges for a 21 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Houston Christian University's acceptance rate?
84% for fall 2024: 7,139 of 8,455 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Houston Christian University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 990 to 1190 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Houston Christian University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $18,229 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $51,936.
What is Houston Christian University's graduation rate?
50% of students finish within six years and 37% within four (IPEDS).