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Houston Baptist University, also known as HBU, was founded in 1960, and is a private institution located in Houston, Texas. The campus of the university is spread across an area of 100 acres. The university offers more than 50 undergraduate majors. Several pre-professional programs are also available here. HBU is divided into the following academic divisions:
Houston Baptist University’s athletics department fields an impressive number of men's and women's sports teams. They compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Nicknamed the Huskies, the teams participate in golf, cross country, basketball, softball, and volleyball, among others.
Houston, TX 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 Master's degree.
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, and therapy and counseling.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Houston Baptist attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 46% of them (as of 2007-2008). Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 600.
Houston Baptist has 2,339 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers students meal plans. Houston Baptist values student athletics, and belongs to the Division I Independents.
More complete details are provided below.
Houston Baptist University
7502 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX 77074-3298
General Phone: (281) 649-3000
http://www.hbu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 135 | business, accounting, business management, international business, CIO training, entrepreneurship, human resources, finance, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 77 | curriculum and instruction, teacher education and development, educational assessment and testing, music teaching, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, multilingual education, ... |
| Science | 54 | biology, molecular biology, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 45 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Liberal Arts | 35 | liberal arts and sciences, history, political science, foreign languages and literature, general studies, English, Romance languages and literature, French language, ... |
| Religion and Philosophy | 29 | Christian studies, theology, religious music, pastoral counseling, theological and ministerial studies, theology and religious vocations |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 28 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | child development, social service professions |
| Media | 11 | communication studies, mass communication, media studies |
| Music | 9 | music performance, music, music theory and composition |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 6 | health and physical education, exercise science |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts studies, fine arts |
| Medical Administration | 3 | health care administration |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Houston Baptist in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 333 | 61 |
| Master's degree | 111 | 30 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Houston Baptist had a total enrollment of 2,339 students (2,183 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 96% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Houston Baptist offers campus housing for 920 of its 2,183 (full-time) students.
(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 | 6,552 | 3,040 | 46% | 560 | 18% |
| Men | 2,116 | 1,041 | 49% | 211 | 20% |
| Women | 4,127 | 1,999 | 48% | 349 | 17% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,390 |
| Room and board | $ 5,770 |
| Room charge | $ 3,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,230 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,734 |
Financial Aid:
Houston Baptist participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357600)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 7 | $67,894 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 12 | $66,427 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $76,632 | 19 | $66,955 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $64,220 | 12 | $65,713 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $57,267 | 19 | $56,487 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $65,428 | 52 | $61,703 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division I Independents |
| Baseball | Division I Independents |
| Track |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 31 | 61 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Basketball | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 21 | 21 |
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
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
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
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
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 religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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