85.00%
Acceptance Rate
1080
SAT Median
Houston Christian University (HBU)'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.
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2023-24, HBU's acceptance rate 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.
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: July 3, 2024)
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 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 590 and 25th percentile is 480 .
The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th 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).
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: July 3, 2024)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and Legacy status to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at HBU. The english proficiency test is not considered.
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 .
General Admissions Information
The following table provides general admission information for applying to HBU.