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ACCEPTANCE RATE

71.05%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

62

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$20,089

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Houston Baptist University prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Houston Baptist University (HBU)

112 Lamar Dr, Hillsboro, TX

HBU provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Houston, Texas and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at HBU.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Education

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Very common test scores among students admitted to Houston Baptist University are within the range of 22 to 27 on the ACT, or 1450 to 1780 for the SAT exam. 38% of students that apply are admitted to HBU, of which 13% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $28,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $3,800. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The mascot for HBU is the "Huskies", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.hbu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. HBU has offered the following programs for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree2
Master's Degree8

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female9

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
Black2
Hispanic3
White4

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Liberal Arts program at HBU, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Houston Baptist University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Houston Baptist University may provide services to students like:

  • Distance learning
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment

Intercollegiate Athletics

Houston Baptist University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Southland Conference)
  • Basketball (Southland Conference)
  • Track and Field (Southland Conference)
  • Football (Southland Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Beach Volleyball