About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Tiffany Charles
Campus Visit Coordinator
Campus Visit Coordinator
Address
Office of Admission
7502 Fondren Road
Houston, TX 77074
7502 Fondren Road
Houston, TX 77074
Phone
2816493211
Email
tcharles@hbu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
MD Anderson Student Center
Moody Library
Baugh Center
Hinton Center
HODO Residence Hall
Moody Library
Baugh Center
Hinton Center
HODO Residence Hall
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Bradshaw Fitness Center
Pillar Food Strip
Whataburger
Various Coffee Shops
House of Pies
Museum District, Discovery Green, Galveston Beach, Memorial Park, the Galleria, the Toyota Center, NRG Stadium, and Minute Maid Park are other popular places to visit.
Pillar Food Strip
Whataburger
Various Coffee Shops
House of Pies
Museum District, Discovery Green, Galveston Beach, Memorial Park, the Galleria, the Toyota Center, NRG Stadium, and Minute Maid Park are other popular places to visit.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Mondays-Friday
8:00am-5:00pm
2816493211
8:00am-5:00pm
2816493211
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10am, 2pm, 3pm on Friday
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10am, 2pm, 3pm on Friday
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Right after campus visit tour
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Contact Email Address for Visit
athletics@hbu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
The closest airport is Hobby Airport. Taxis, Uber, Lyft, and Metro Bus Service available.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Exit Fondren from 59 make a left. At the light on Sharpview make a right. Main entrance to University. Husky Central Admissions visit center straight ahead. MD Anderson student center in Brown complex.
Local Accommodations
Comfort Suites offer discount to HBU $79.00 a night.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 7,051
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Average HS GPA: 3.47
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 610
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 590
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 25
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
12:1
Total Faculty
322
with Terminal Degree
231
166
Women
156
Men
81
Minority
5
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
28%
Graduate in 5 years
38%
Graduate in 6 years
40%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Bilingual and Multilingual Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Speech Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Writing, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Latin Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Art Therapy/Therapist.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Bioethics/Medical Ethics.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Studies, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Christian Studies.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Divinity/Ministry.
Theology/Theological Studies.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music, General.
Voice and Opera.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Lisa Simon
Chairman, MFT Interests GP, LLC
Randy Sorrels
President-Elect of the State Bar of TX, Partner with Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Aziz
William Flores
United States Congressman
Colin Montgomerie
Professional Golfer, Member of the World Golf Hall of Fame
Lt. Col Rhonda L. Richter
Chief of Patient Safety, Air Force Medical Operations Agency
Voddie Baucham
Pastor, Dean of Theology at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia
Tadd Tellepsen
Chief Executive Officer, Tellepsen Builders, L.P.
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
28%
Graduate in 5 years
38%
Graduate in 6 years
40%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$22,904
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$21,688
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,241
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
63%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$33,667
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$23,342
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$31,400
Required Fees
$2,050
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$3,168
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,321
Foreign Countries Represented
37
Demographics
7.70%
Asian
17.31%
Black
36.26%
Hispanic
23.71%
Caucasian
7.36%
Unknown
3.98%
International
64% female
36% male
4% are out of state
81% are full time
19% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
34%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
47%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Theme Housing
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Disability Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Anthony Kazan
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
Yes
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
No
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
No
Proctors
No
Oral exams
No
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Reading machine
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
66
Number of Honor Societies
11
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
7
4% join a fraternity
7% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
9% participate in intramural sports
14% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Huskies)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Huskies)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Rice University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Rice University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell
