Houston Baptist University

Houston Baptist University is on a 100-acre campus in the suburban setting of Houston, Texas.

Houston Baptist University Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Houston Baptist University students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Houston Baptist University has fraternities and sororities.

Houston Baptist University has the Baptist Student Ministry. In fact, more students participate in the Baptist Student Ministry than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Houston Baptist University include Filipino Student Association, Nursing Student Association, American Red Cross at HBU and Ratio Christi Apologetics Organization.

Houston Baptist University students' favorite campus traditions are Late Night Breakfast, Homecoming and Welcome Days.

Houston Baptist University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Houston Baptist University.

Houston Baptist University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Houston Baptist University students live off campus. In 2022, 34% of undergrads at Houston Baptist University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 66% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Houston Baptist University. There are 1,016 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,780 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 858 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 70% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Houston Baptist University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Houston Baptist University Athletics

At Houston Baptist University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Houston Baptist University:

Is Houston Baptist University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Houston Baptist University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Houston Baptist University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Houston Baptist University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Houston Baptist University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Houston Baptist University, take U.S. Highway 59 to Houston, TX. If you need to fly, book your flight to William P. Hobby airport.

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