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Houston Christian University Computer Science Programs

Houston Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Houston, TX. A Major City Center provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Houston Christian University?

Contact details for HCU are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77074-3298
Phone:	2816493000
Website:	www.hc.edu/
Admissions:	www.hc.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.hc.edu/financialaid

How Do I Get Into HCU?

You can apply to HCU online at: https://www.hc.edu/apply

HCU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for HCU

Here’s what HCU requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into HCU?

HCU admits 84%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

33% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at HCU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 600. Math scores were between 490 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 990 to 1190. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at HCU ranged between 17 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at HCU can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,119	2,538	81%
Women	5,262	4,551	86%

Can I Afford Houston Christian University?

The average net price after aid at HCU is $19,710. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$36,750
In-State Fees	$2,680
Out-of-State Tuition	$36,750
Out-of-State Fees	$2,680
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$39,430
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$39,430

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 24% of students at HCU receive some form of financial aid (676 students).

Nearly 94% of students at HCU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,583 per student.

56% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,796.

Student Loan Debt

59% of HCU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,621 per year.

Houston Christian University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,956 students enrolled at HCU. HCU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,777 undergraduate students at HCU, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Houston Christian University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	152
Black or African American	666
Hispanic	1,071
White	438
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	74
Non-Resident	111

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at HCU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	682
California	9
Louisiana	5
Colorado	4
Arizona	3

Additionally, approximately 4.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Houston Christian University Graduate Student Diversity

1,402 of HCU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at HCU, approximately 27% are male and 73% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Houston Christian University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	32
Black or African American	363
Hispanic	217
White	252
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	35
Non-Resident	84

Online Learning at Houston Christian University

HCU provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

688 undergraduate students at HCU took at least one online class — of those, 437 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 208 students took at least one online class and 761 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Houston Christian University

These computer science majors are available at HCU, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	5	—	—	5
Computer and Information Sciences, General	2	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Houston Christian University

HCU offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

HCU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.