HCU At a Glance | Houston Christian University

A Higher Education

Inside and outside the classroom, we give you a strong foundation to build on the rest of your life. Our academic programs foster meaningful discussion around the questions that matter most and ideas that shape the world.

Choose Your Major

We may be small, but our list of majors is long. Find a degree for your calling.

Majors & Programs

4,693: student body in 2025-2026
17:1: student-faculty ratio
25: average class size

Diversity

Official Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)

The Higher Education Act defines HSIs as not-for-profit colleges and universities where at least 25% of the full-time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate enrollment is Hispanic. Our status as an HSI allows us to provide additional financial resources to students and families.

Ethnicity

39%

Hispanic

African-American

18%

White

Asian

Other

Bi-racial

“A school on the rise, filled with excitement.”

— First Things

“A school with vision & intellectual horsepower.”

— TheBestSchools.org

50+: Clubs and Organizations
43: countries represented
46: states represented

A Place to Grow Your Faith

Intentional Christian support and direction is provided to students through several programs: Wednesday worship services featuring guest speakers and music, one-on-one spiritual discipleship with faculty and staff, prayer walks, Christian student organizations, parachurch ministries, numerous service opportunities, and Bible study groups – for starters! See Spiritual Life for more listings.

The Ten Pillars

Commitment to Christian Excellence in Higher Education. The Ten Pillars represent the core convictions of HCU. These beliefs and commitments serve as a firm foundation and help to guide the university forward.

Ten Pillars

The Core Convictions of HCU

Dining Spots

In addition to our campus dining options, several student favorite restaurants are a short walk away in the new Pillars shopping center.

Dining Options

Restaurants

Chick-fil-A, Firehouse Subs, Wing Stop, Chipotle, Gyro Republic, Shipley Donuts, Whataburger, Blaze Pizza, Salata

“HCU has been a true blessing. From early registration that supports my family schedule to timely benefits and financial aid, everything has been smooth and reliable. The smaller class sizes offer meaningful interaction, and my faith has deepened through both academics and community. I’m proud to call HCU my home for learning, leading, and growing.”

— Logan Henderson, Navy Veteran

Start Today

At Houston Christian University, you’ll get more than a degree. You’ll get a Christ-centered education that prepares you for every part of life. With over wide variety of programs to choose from you can follow your passion and discover your purpose.

Join a community that cares about who you are and who you’re becoming!

TEST SCORES | Send us your SAT or
ACT scores (Code: 6282 SAT / 4101 ACT)

SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT | Through your counselor or registrar

FILE YOUR FAFSA | Starting Oct. 1 at StudentAid.gov/FAFSA | FAFSA Code: 003576

CALL | Speak with your admissions counselor at 281-649-3211

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Graduate School

Interested in graduate school at HCU? We’ve got a wide array of programs, with flexible online or on-campus offerings designed to take your career to the next level.

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Visit HCU Today

We invite you to visit HCU to discover if our home is a good fit for you. To make it convenient for you, we offer several different ways to visit the campus.

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