Houston Christian University
Admissions
Interested in attending Houston Christian University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Houston Christian University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Houston Christian University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Houston Christian accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 10,258 people applied and 8,666 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Houston Christian University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 8% ended up enrolling at Houston Christian University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Houston Christian University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Houston Christian considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Class Rank
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Houston Christian University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Houston Christian University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.43. 17% of freshmen who attended Houston Christian were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 45% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Houston Christian is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Houston Christian University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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