Traditional Undergraduate Admissions
At Houston Christian University, academic excellence meets spiritual purpose. With eight schools offering more than 70 majors and nine pre-professional programs, HCU empowers students to embrace their higher calling—transforming potential into passionate, purpose-driven leadership through campus and online pathways.
Just Getting Started?
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The Basics
- Location: Houston, TX
- Type: Private
- Student-Faculty Ratio: 17:1
- Undergrad Enrollment: 2,900
- Ethnic Diversity: 69%
A Higher Education
Inside or outside of the classroom, we give you a foundation you will build upon the rest of your life. Our programs are designed to foster meaningful discussion around the questions that matter, and the ideas that shape the world.Spiritual Life
Affordability
The numbers can be daunting, but dig a little deeper and you will find that most HCU students are eligible for scholarships. Eligibility consideration for most of our merit awards is automatic with your application for admission.
Considering Houston Christian University?
Here’s how to show your interest and get to know us.
Freshmen Students
Become a part of a Christian university committed to academic excellence, the enrichment of spiritual lives and the development of moral character.
Transfer Students
See why students choose HCU to continue their education. Receive a decision within two weeks and a Progress Toward Degree document two days later.
International Students
Chances are you will feel at home at HCU. The university has a very diverse student population from many different cultural and religious backgrounds.
Other Student Types
Homeschool Freshmen
If your primary or secondary level education was homeschool, rather than in a public or private institutional school setting, visit the Homeschool student page.
Veterans
Active or former military students: Please fill out our freshman or transfer application. Then, our Office of Veteran Affairs can guide you through the benefits process.
Post-Baccalaureate
Students with a bachelors degree who are seeking a second degree or taking undergraduate courses for other reasons, such as taking prerequisites for med school. Apply using the transfer application and send the official transcript from the college that the degree was earned.
Transient Students
Current undergraduate students at a university other than HCU who desire to enroll at HCU for a single term with the intention of taking the credit back to their university. view the Transient Student procedures.
Previous Applicants
If you have been admitted to HCU within the last year but did not attend, you do not have to re-apply. Instead, complete the online update form and select your desired entry term. If it has been more than a year since your were accepted, you will need to reapply.
Previous HCU Students
If you have previously attended HCU and wish to return please see the readmission process.
