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Houston Christian University
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How strong are the academics at Houston Christian University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

17:1
Student to faculty ratio
24
Average class size
36%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Houston Christian has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
41
10-19
110
20-29
165
30-39
64
40-49
9
50-99
13
100+
2

Honors Programs

Houston Christian University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Houston Christian's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Houston Christian University:

75%
First-year retention rate
36%
4-year grad rate
48%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Houston Christian University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
45
48.6
52.2
55.8
59.4
63

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 47
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 12
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 30
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 18
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 18
  • Finance, General 15
  • Accounting 8
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 6
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 6
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 2
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 1
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 5
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 6
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
  • Bilingual and Multilingual Education 3
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 2
  • Music Teacher Education 1
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 1
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • History Teacher Education 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 11
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 8
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
  • Creative Writing 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 48
  • Bioethics/Medical Ethics 11
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 5
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 5
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 5
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 1
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 8
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Legal Professions And Studies
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 9
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 9
  • Legal Studies 9
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 60
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 60
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 60
  • Behavioral Sciences 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 37
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Christian Studies 1
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 63
  • Psychology, General 2
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 7
  • Theology/Theological Studies 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 10
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 7
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 6
  • Graphic Design 6
  • Voice and Opera 3
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 3
  • Keyboard Instruments 1
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 1
  • Digital Arts 0
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