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Houston, Texas is home to Houston Baptist. Houston is a large city. Students select the school partly because it is a Southern Baptist school. Houston Baptist is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students at Houston Baptist can choose among many degree programs. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in science, business and management, therapy and counseling, and medical adminstration.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 620.
The school has 2,294 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Houston Baptist offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Houston Baptist values student athletics, and belongs to the Red River Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Houston Baptist University
7502 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX 77074-3298
General Phone: (281) 649-3000
Admissions Phone: (281) 649-3211
Financial Aid Phone: (281) 649-3204
http://www.hbu.edu
Houston Baptist awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 149 | business, business management, accounting, business administration, marketing, human resources, MIS, CIO training, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 111 | curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, multilingual education, special education, educational administration, reading teaching, education courses, art education, ... |
| Science | 59 | biology, molecular biology, physics, chemistry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 42 | various nursing, registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Liberal Arts | 35 | liberal arts and sciences, Romance languages and literature, English, history, French language, general studies, political science, English language and literature, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 33 | Christian studies, theological and ministerial studies, religious music, pastoral counseling |
| Therapy And Counseling | 28 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Medical Adminstration | 27 | health care administration |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | child development |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts |
| Media | 11 | communication studies, media studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | exercise science, health and physical education |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | music performance, music, music theory and composition |
Number of programs and degrees for Houston Baptist in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 349 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 183 | 23 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 1 |
In 2005, Houston Baptist had a total enrollment of 2,294 students (2,009 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 92% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Houston Baptist offers campus housing for 718 of its 2,009 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 867 | 567 | 65% | 313 | 55% |
| Men | 273 | 173 | 63% | 109 | 63% |
| Women | 594 | 394 | 66% | 204 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 40% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (281) 649-3211
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,950 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,950 |
| Room and board | $ 4,710 |
| Room charge | $ 2,355 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,646 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,065 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,535 |
Financial Aid:
Houston Baptist participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (281) 649-3204
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $94,743 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $94,743 | 8 | $68,989 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $59,412 | 13 | $53,825 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $56,628 | 14 | $48,797 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $49,110 | 12 | $44,899 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $47,402 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $54,870 | 42 | $49,140 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Red River Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33 | 35 | 68 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 23 | 23 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Houston Baptist Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army, navy) Offers athletic scholarships
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