Houston Christian University
Houston, TX · Private nonprofit · 2,886 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,933 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $18,998 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $19,803 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $24,079 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,640 |
| All incomes (average) | $20,629 |
Sticker tuition: $39,430 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Average SAT
- 1084
- Median ACT
- 25
- Students with Pell grants
- 56%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 69%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $55,933
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,642
- International undergrads
- 97 (3.5%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business16%
Psychology14%
Health & Nursing10%
Kinesiology & Sports Science9%
Biology & Life Sciences8%
Engineering5%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Education4%
Criminal Justice3%
Computer Science3%
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