About
About Houston Christian University
Houston Christian University is a private university in Houston, TX, known for its faith-based mission, health sciences focus, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 84%, Houston Christian is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 732 students each year. Houston Christian is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1010–1190, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Houston Christian offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $27,107 per year; the sticker price of $50,348 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
Admissions
Houston Christian University acceptance rate and admitted student profile
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Application Strategy
Strategy tips for applying to Houston Christian University
Financial Aid & Cost
What Houston Christian University actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Avg. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$50k/yr | $17.9k |
| 30k-48k | ~$50k/yr | $19.0k |
| 48k-75k | ~$50k/yr | $19.8k |
| 75k-110k | ~$50k/yr | $24.1k |
| 110k+ | ~$50k/yr | $28.6k |
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Outcomes & Campus
Student outcomes and campus profile
Student Body
Student body composition
Race & Ethnicity