Rankings and Awards
HCU is nationally ranked by several organizations in many different areas.
Top 5 in Texas | Faith on View’s 2025 Christian College and University Rankings
The Christian faith is at the center of HCU’s Mission and Vision, so we are proud to be ranked in the top 5 Christian universities in Texas by Faith on View.
Best Colleges in Texas | U.S. News & World Report
HCU is proud to call Texas its home, and we are honored to be considered among the best universities in the state.
#1 Online Graduate School in Texas
The HCU Higher Education experience isn’t just for residential or undergraduate students. Our Pampell Online Division has boasted increasing enrollment since it was launched in February, 2017. Our graduate online programs continue to grow, with new doctoral programs and an increasing amount of students graduating from HCU online. Online Christian Colleges ranks HCU among their top schools for online graduate education.
Top Ten College in the South for Diversity
The diversity of our student body, which reflects the vibrancy of our city and the global nature of the Christian faith, is one of our most treasured assetsU. Our students represent 43 different countries and we are an official Hispanic Serving Institution.
Top Ten 2025-2026 Gold Ranking Military Friendly School
HCU honors and supports its student veteran population, recognizing the hard work and sacrifice that our veterans have made to ensure the safety of our country and its citizens. Our commitment to veteran student services and veteran affairs has earned us a top badge from Military Friendly Schools for many years.