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Houston Christian University

C
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 58% value
84.4% Acceptance $20,629 Avg net price 49.1% Graduate $55,933 Median earnings 2,886 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Private Non-Profit
Setting
City
Enrollment
2,886 students
Women / Men
59.1% / 40.9%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
84.4%
SAT (mid 50%)
990–1190
ACT (mid 50%)
17–24

Cost

Avg net price
$20,629
Sticker price
$50,082
Tuition (in-state)
$39,430
Tuition (out-of-state)
$39,430

Outcomes

Graduation rate
49.1%
Retention rate
69.3%
Median earnings (10y)
$55,933
Median debt
$22,642 (~$246/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
55.5%
Take federal loans
58.5%

All majors at Houston Christian University

62 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General
Educational Administration and Supervision
Human Resources Management and Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Fine and Studio Arts
Finance and Financial Management Services
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
International Business
Non-Professional Legal Studies
Marketing
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Accounting and Related Services
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Bible/Biblical Studies
Design and Applied Arts
History
Music
Communication and Media Studies
Computer Science
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Engineering, General
Religion/Religious Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Chemistry
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Philosophy
Political Science and Government
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Mathematics
Behavioral Sciences
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Business/Commerce, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Special Education and Teaching
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Cost & ROI

Is Houston Christian University worth it?

Pay $20,629/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $55,933 ten years out — about 2.7× the annual cost. Value grade: C.

Avg net price
$20,629/yr
Median earnings
$55,933/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$22,642~$246/mo
4-year est. cost
$82,516net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Houston Christian University's acceptance rate?

Houston Christian University admits 84.4% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 990–1190 range on the SAT.

How much does Houston Christian University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $20,629. The sticker price before any aid is $50,082, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $82,516.

How much debt do Houston Christian University graduates have?

Graduates leave Houston Christian University with a median federal student loan balance of $22,642, which works out to about $246 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 58.5% of students take federal loans.

Is Houston Christian University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Houston Christian University graduates earn a median of $55,933 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.7× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Houston Christian University a value grade of C.

What SAT score do you need for Houston Christian University?

Admitted students score 990–1190 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Houston Christian University?

49.1% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Houston Christian University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 69.3%.

What are the most popular majors at Houston Christian University?

62 programs are listed in federal data; 55 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Houston Christian University is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (15.0%), followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (9.5%).

What percent of Houston Christian University students receive financial aid?

55.5% of Houston Christian University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 58.5% take federal student loans.

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