Houston Christian University

It is moderately difficult to get into Houston Baptist University. The acceptance rate at Houston Baptist University is 84%. Last year, 10,258 students applied to Houston Baptist University and 8,666 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to Houston Baptist University, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Houston Baptist University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Houston Baptist University's admissions stats.

Houston Baptist University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	17.15%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	20.63%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3.14%
Waitlist	No

Houston Baptist University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Houston Baptist University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to Houston Baptist University?

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Houston Baptist University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Houston Baptist University Admissions

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Transferring to Houston Baptist University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Houston Baptist University

Houston Baptist University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Houston Baptist University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Houston Baptist University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Houston Baptist University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Houston Baptist University for more information on admission factors.

Houston Baptist University Application Requirements

To apply to Houston Baptist University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Houston Baptist University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements	√	–	–	Require all transfer students to submit college transcript(s).
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Houston Baptist University?

Students admitted to Houston Baptist University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 70.9% submitted a class rank. At Houston Baptist University 17.15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 45.28% were in the top 25% and 80.54% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Houston Baptist University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	3.88%
3.75 and 3.99	18.01%
3.50 and 3.74	23.14%
3.25 and 3.49	20.34%
3.00 and 3.24	22.52%
2.50 and 2.9	10.56%
2.00 and 2.49	1.55%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Houston Baptist University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Houston Baptist University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 20.63% of Houston Baptist University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3.14% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Houston Baptist University?

To be competitive with other Houston Baptist University applicants, you should aim to score between 1050 and 1220 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Houston Baptist University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1220 and 25% of scored lower than 1050, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Houston Baptist University students scored 610 or higher and 75% of students scored 530 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Houston Baptist University students scored 620 or higher, and 75% scored a 530 or higher.

To be most competitive at Houston Baptist University, you should strive to earn between 22 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Houston Baptist University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Houston Baptist University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

More Information on Transferring to Houston Baptist University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Houston Baptist University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Houston Baptist University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Houston Baptist University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Houston Baptist University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Houston Baptist University.

Does Houston Baptist University accept transfer credits?

✅ Houston Baptist University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Houston Baptist University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Houston Baptist University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Houston Baptist University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Houston Baptist University?

❌ No, Houston Baptist University is test optional, so you can make the call whether or not to send your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Houston Baptist University's acceptance rate?

✅ Houston Baptist University's acceptance rate is 84%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Houston Baptist University?

❌ Houston Baptist University does not offer early decision.

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