Houston Baptist University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,500

3.65% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$20,530

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

85.1%

9,021 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,189

57.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49.8%

254 Graduates

About

Houston Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Houston Baptist University were Registered Nursing (80 degrees awarded), Mental Health Counseling (60 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees).

In 2023, 958 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Houston Baptist University. 71.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (276 degrees), 1.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (270 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Houston Baptist University is $35,500, which is $10,925 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Houston Baptist University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,008 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Houston Baptist University is $35,500, which is $10,925 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,530.

In 2023, 93% of undergraduate students attending Houston Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,500

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Houston Baptist University was $35,500. The cost of tuition at Houston Baptist University is $10,925 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Houston Baptist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,530

2023 Value

5.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Houston Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,530. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Houston Baptist University grew by 5.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Houston Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,465

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Houston Baptist University was of $9,465 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.817% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Houston Baptist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Houston Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Houston Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Houston Baptist University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1008 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Houston Baptist University received 9,021 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 12.1% annual growth. Out of those 9,021 applicants, 7,681 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.1% acceptance rate.

There were 4,189 students enrolled at Houston Baptist University in 2023. 34% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Houston Baptist University has an overall enrollment yield of 9.49%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,681

Accepted Out of 9,021

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Houston Baptist University was 85.1% (7,681 admissions from 9,021 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 84.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 12.1%, while admissions declined by 11.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Houston Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

34%

Submission Percentage (2023)

246

Scores Submitted (2023)

34% of enrolled first-time students at Houston Baptist University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Houston Baptist University had a total enrollment of 4,189 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Houston Baptist University is 2,415 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,774. This means that 57.7% of students enrolled at Houston Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Houston Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.8% Hispanic or Latino, 26.9% Black or African American, 20% White, 5.11% Asian, 3.25% Two or More Races, 0.31% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.263% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Houston Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (13.8%) and Black or African American Female (12.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (20%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16.9%) and White Female (16.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Houston Baptist University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,189 students. The full-time enrollment at Houston Baptist University is 2,415 and the part-time enrollment is 1,774. This means that 57.7% of students enrolled at Houston Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Houston Baptist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Houston Baptist University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Houston Baptist University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Houston Baptist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,372 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,126 enrolled students
White
839 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Houston Baptist University is 32.8% Hispanic or Latino, 26.9% Black or African American, 20% White, 5.11% Asian, 3.25% Two or More Races, 0.31% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.263% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 283 students (6.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 414 more women than men received degrees from Houston Baptist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Houston Baptist University is hispanic or latino (276 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (270 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Houston Baptist University is Registered Nursing (80 degrees awarded), followed by Mental Health Counseling (60 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Houston Baptist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (49 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Houston Baptist University are Elementary & middle school teachers (193,956 people), Other managers (175,406 people), Clergy (123,974 people), Social workers, all other (104,440 people), and Postsecondary teachers (103,677 people).

The most specialized majors at Houston Baptist University in 2023 are Theology (49 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (12 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (59 degrees), and Psychology (93 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Houston Baptist University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Houston Baptist University are Theology (49 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (12 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (59 degrees), and Psychology (93 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Houston Baptist University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Houston Baptist University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
76 degrees awarded
General Psychology
64 degrees awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
57 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Houston Baptist University was Registered Nursing with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Houston Baptist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

272

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

686

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 272 degrees were awarded to men at Houston Baptist University, which is 0.397 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (686).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Houston Baptist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Houston Baptist University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.967 times less than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 145 degrees were awarded to men at Houston Baptist University in Registered Nursing, which is 13.2 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 31% of students graduating from Houston Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Houston Baptist University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.94% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
276 degrees awarded
White
270 degrees awarded
Black or African American
228 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Houston Baptist University is hispanic or latino (276 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (270 degrees).

2.09% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
216 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
173 degrees awarded
White Female
172 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Houston Baptist University is hispanic or latino female (216 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (173 degrees).

Operations

Houston Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $131M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.35M (3.31%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Houston Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 90.2M. Houston Baptist University employs 53 Assistant professors, 33 Associate professors and 30 Professors. Most academics at Houston Baptist University are Female Assistant professor (29), Male Associate professor (24), and Male Assistant professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Houston Baptist University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 63 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 56 employees, and Management with 48 employees.

Endowment

$131M

2023 Endowment

0.18%

growth from 2022

Houston Baptist University has an endowment valued at about $131M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Houston Baptist University grew 0.18% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $81.8M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Houston Baptist University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$34M

2023 Salaries

4.02%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Houston Baptist University paid a median of $34M in salaries, which represents 37.7% of their overall expenditure ($90.2M) and a 4.02% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.58% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.76% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.83M

Instructional Salaries

124

Number of Employees

In 2023, Houston Baptist University paid a total of $9.83M to 124 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

63 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Houston Baptist University were Assistant professor with 53 employees, Associate professor with 33 employees, and Professor with 30 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Houston Baptist University were Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 56 employees, and Management with 48 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Houston Baptist University was Female Assistant professor with 29 employees, Male Associate professor with 24 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Houston Baptist University.

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