Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school54%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Houston Christian University
Houston, TX
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$38,100
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,100
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,816
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,816
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$48,916
Net price (after aid)$19,710
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$17,782
$30k – $48k$17,020
$48k – $75k$20,618
$75k – $110k$23,711
$110k+$27,103
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$55,933
Median debt at graduation$22,642
Est. monthly loan payment$240
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants54%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans56%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
50%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$55.9k above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusHybrid
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$38.1k
Net price
$19.7k
Pell
54%
above avg
Median debt
$22.6k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$55.9k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeNatural SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (28)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurity
Education
Elementary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringChemical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
English Literature
Admissions
Acceptance rate
85%
SAT range
970 - 1200
ACT range
19 - 28
Campus & Student Life
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About Houston Christian University
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- Where is Houston Christian University located?
- Houston Christian University is located in Houston, TX, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Houston Christian University?
- Houston Christian University is a private university based in TX. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Houston Christian University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Houston Christian University is approximately 85%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Houston Christian University?
- Houston Christian University's published in-state tuition is approximately $38,100 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Houston Christian University?
- Houston Christian University reports total enrollment of approximately 4,179 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Houston Christian University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Houston Christian University.
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