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
Java City
Moody Library
Baugh Center
Hinton Center
Java City
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Bradshaw Fitness Center
Pillar Food Strip
Whataburger
Various Coffee Shops
House of Pies
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
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
Yes
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
Metro, Taxis, Uber
Driving Instructions to Campus
Exit Bellaire/Fondren from southbound 59 and make a left turn on Fondren. 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 HCU $79.00 a night.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 10,258
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Average HS GPA: 3.41
GPA Breakdown
4%
4.0
18%
3.75 - 3.99
23%
3.50 - 3.74
20%
3.25 - 3.49
23%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 620
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 610
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1050 - 1150
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 26
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
310
with Terminal Degree
197
164
Men
146
Women
97
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
31%
Graduate in 5 years
42%
Graduate in 6 years
44%
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.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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.
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ENGINEERING.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Human Development and Family Studies, 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.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Bioethics/Medical Ethics.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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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.
Pre-Law Studies.
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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.
Behavioral Sciences.
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.
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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.
Digital Arts.
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Game and Interactive Media Design.
Graphic Design.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music, General.
Voice and Opera.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Collin Montgomerie
Professional Golfer
Bailey Zappe
Quarterback, New England Patriots
Chanda Dancy
Composer
The Honorable Bill Flores, MBA
US Congress (retired)
Aylwin Lewis, MS HRM
CEO Potbelly Sandwich Works, CEO Sears Holdings Corp., COO Yum Brands
Lisa Simon
Chairman, Morris Strategic Investments, LP
Tadd Tellepsen, MBA
CEO, The Tellepsen Family of Companies
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
31%
Graduate in 5 years
42%
Graduate in 6 years
44%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Mar 1
Notification Date
Dec 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$27,521
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$26,357
Average Need-Based Loan
$2,884
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
66%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$29,434
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$27,083
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$35,500
Required Fees
$2,450
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$3,168
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,816
Comprehensive Fee
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 Private Scholarships
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)
College/university loans from institutional funds
State Loans
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
2,823
Foreign Countries Represented
50
Demographics
7.08%
Asian
24.32%
Black
38.94%
Hispanic
19.13%
Caucasian
1.92%
Unknown
4.30%
International
63% female
37% male
5% are out of state
76% are full time
24% 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
49%
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
Testing and Accommodations
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Anthony Kazan
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
Yes
Documentation Required for LD
The following are accepted documents: Nelson-Denny Reading Test, SATA (Scholastic Abilities Test for Adults), WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, 4th edition), WISC-IV (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, 4th edition), Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-Educational Testing and/or Achievement TestsDocumentation Required for ADHD
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
Yes
Oral exams
No
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
59
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
7
3% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
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
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Houston
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
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
