Houston, TX
Admission is not highly competitive: about 85 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 71% to 85% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8,904 | 6,326 | 727 | 71% |
| 2020 | 8,723 | 6,238 | 668 | 72% |
| 2021 | 9,685 | 8,220 | 802 | 85% |
| 2022 | 10,258 | 8,666 | 732 | 84% |
| 2023 | 9,021 | 7,681 | 729 | 85% |
Fall 2023 applicants
5,039 of 5,764 women and 2,642 of 3,257 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Houston Christian University has an acceptance rate of 85% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 7,681 of 9,021 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 85 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
9,021 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 729 enrolled.
No. Houston Christian University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 71% to 85% — it has become less selective.