Applying to HBU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
85.00%	1,080

Houston Christian University's acceptance rate is 85.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 9,021 students applied and 7,668 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into HBU.

HBU's acceptance rate places 31st out of 77 Texas colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,080 and the ACT score is 23 at HBU. HBU's SAT score ranks 27th out of 59 Texas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to HBU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Houston Christian University is 85.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.00%. 3,257 men and 5,764 women applied to HBU and 2,638 men and 5,015 women students were accepted.

Among them, 290 men and 451 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at HBU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at HBU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	9,021	3,257	5,764	0	0
Admitted	7,668	2,638	5,015	0	0
Enrolled	690	290	451	0	0
Acceptance Rate	85.00%	80.99%	87.01%	-	-
Yield	9.00%	10.99%	8.99%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Houston Christian University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 246 students (34% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 53 students (7%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at HBU.

The median SAT score is 1,080 with 550 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25^th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 590 and 25^th percentile is 480 .

The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75^th percentile score of 28 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at HBU. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 21.

The SAT and ACT scores at Houston Christian University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at HBU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	970	1080	1200
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	490	550	610
SAT Math	480	530	590
ACT Composite	19	23	28
ACT Math	18	23	28
ACT English	16	21	28

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Houston Christian University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at HBU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Houston Christian University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

HBU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to HBU.

Admission Information for Applying to HBU
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	https://www.hc.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.hc.edu/apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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