Don’t Wait: Finish Your HBU App
BE WHERE YOU NEED TO BE
You are so close to getting started at the right university for you: Houston Baptist University. Each year, we welcome new first-year and transfer students who choose HBU for our quality academic programs, small classes, welcoming Christian environment and our great location in Houston and southwest Texas.
We know what it’s like to start college or switch schools, so we want to make sure that applying to HBU is a smooth process. To make this happen, we need you to take a few key steps right away:
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Complete and submit our Free Application (if you haven’t already), so we can get you onto next steps for HBU. (There’s no essay requirement and no application fee.)
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Or, if you’ve already submitted your application, but you’re still missing items to complete your application file, take time today to respond so you can start your new college experience at HBU.
Let us know you’re interested in HBU: Complete the form and we’ll send you the Freshmen & Transfer Student Checklist: Whether you’re starting your first year next fall, or transferring to HBU, you can review the how-to steps you need for your application process.
Don’t miss out on HBU! For new freshmen and transfer students, HBU is where we help you earn a well-respected degree and prepare for a rewarding career:
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Top academics. Choose from 68 undergraduate majors, ranging from business, nursing and education to the fine arts, humanities and emerging fields like Cyber Engineering. Learn in small classes (average 25 students) with professors who provide personalized attention.
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Financial aid. We help make HBU affordable for you and your family. HBU awarded $24 million in scholarships and grants last year, and 90 percent of HBU students receive financial aid.
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Vibrant community. Be part of any of our 70+ clubs and organizations, and NCAA Division 1 sports. Engage in many opportunities to worship and grow in your faith on our Christian campus.
Why HBU?
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Christian, diverse, close-knit 100-acre campus
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Small classes (average 25), 16:1 student:faculty ratio
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70+ clubs/organizations, 17 NCAA Division I teams
Why HBU?
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Christian, diverse, close-knit 100-acre campus
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Small classes (average 25), 16:1 student:faculty ratio
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70+ clubs/organizations, 17 NCAA Division I teams
Financial Aid
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$24M in financial aid awards to 90+ percent of students
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Eligible transfers receive awards up to $15,000 per year
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HBU grants are free money you don’t repay
Financial Aid
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$24M in financial aid awards to 90+ percent of students
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Eligible transfers receive awards up to $15,000 per year
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HBU grants are free money you don’t repay
Rankings
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#6 Campus ethnic diversity, U.S. News & World Report
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#7 Best college for homeschool graduates, thebestschools.org
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#25 Most beautiful Christian universities, christianuniversitiesonline.org
Rankings
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#6 Campus ethnic diversity, U.S. News & World Report
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#7 Best college for homeschool graduates, thebestschools.org
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#25 Most beautiful Christian universities, christianuniversitiesonline.org
Career Support
Take advantage of career advising, resume help, job postings and more from our centralized career resource: Office of Career and Calling.
Your Success
Get help navigating your learning experience at HBU. Our Success Coaches are available with specialized support for first-year and second-year students, transfer students and first-generation students.
Diverse Community
We’re ranked one of the most diverse colleges in the world, welcoming students who are Hispanic (36%), White (24%), African-American (19%) and Asian (10%).
