- Acceptance rate: 84% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 500–600 reading and writing, 490–590 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–24 composite
- Average net price: $20,530 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Houston Christian University reported: an acceptance rate of 84% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Houston Christian University reviews each application.
Houston Christian University GPA requirements
Houston Christian University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Houston Christian University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Houston Christian University acceptance rate
Houston Christian University admitted 7,139 of 8,455 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 84%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Houston Christian University (formerly Houston Baptist University) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Houston, Texas, with 2,899 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Houston Christian University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 500 | 550 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 540 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT English | 15 | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1084 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Houston Christian University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
Houston Christian University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,530 a year at Houston Christian University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Houston Christian University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Houston Christian University admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Houston Christian University look for?
Houston Christian University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How hard is it to get into Houston Christian University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Houston Christian University admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Houston Christian University accept?
Houston Christian University's acceptance rate was 84% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,139 of 8,455 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Houston Christian University test optional?
Yes. Houston Christian University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 33% sent SAT scores and 6% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Houston Christian University?
A lot: Houston Christian University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are Houston Christian University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Houston Christian University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–600 in reading and writing and 490–590 in math; ACT composite 17–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What do students pay at Houston Christian University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,530 a year at Houston Christian University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Houston Christian University?
Yes. Houston Christian University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Houston Christian University if a parent went there?
Yes. Houston Christian University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: Houston Christian UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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