Career-focused majors on a close-knit, Christian campus

Your Next Step: HBU

TRANSFER NOW: START FALL 2019

Things change. Your first college choice wasn’t a match, so now you’re ready for a university that understands just who you are and what you need. Houston Baptist University is the right place for you to finish your degree and achieve your goals.

 

At HBU, we welcome transfer students. In fact, transfer students make up a large percentage of our entering classes. We accept transfer credits from thousands of institutions in Texas and beyond.

 

Our online application is easy to complete, plus there’s no essay requirement and no application fee.

 

As a transfer student, you’ll benefit from all that HBU offers you. To ensure a smooth and streamlined transition, we will:                                      

  • Carefully assess how your credit hours will transfer.

  • Offer various Transfer Merit Awards such as the Provost’s Scholarship for Transfer Students for $15,000 per academic year.

  • Connect you with an admissions counselor who understands just what you need to successfully transfer to HBU.

 

Let us know you’re interested: Complete the form and we’ll send your Transfer Student Checklist to guide your transition, plus introduce you to the benefits of living on campus at HBU.

 

Why HBU? It doesn’t matter where you began your college journey, HBU is where you’ll find what you need to earn your degree and prepare for a rewarding career:

  • Top academics. Choose from 68 undergraduate majors, ranging from business, nursing and education to the fine arts, humanities and such emerging fields as cyber engineering. Learn in small classes (average 25 students) with professors who provide personalized attention. 

  • Financial aid. We help make HBU affordable for you and your family. More than 90 percent of HBU students were awarded $24 million in scholarships and grants last year! 

  • 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.  

Get a step-by-step Transfer Student Checklist to help you apply to HBU. Complete the form to request your checklist with requirements and general information, plus an introduction to living on campus at HBU!

Why HBU?

  • Christian, diverse, close-knit 100-acre campus

  • Small classes (average 25), 16:1 student:faculty ratio

  • 70+ clubs/organizations, 17 NCAA Div. I teams

Why HBU?

  • Christian, diverse, close-knit 100-acre campus

  • Small classes (average 25), 16:1 student:faculty ratio

  • 70+ clubs/organizations, 17 NCAA Div. I teams

Financial Aid

  • $24M in financial aid awards to 90 percent+ of students

  • HBU grants are free money you don’t repay

  • Financial Aid Office helps you get an affordable education

Financial Aid

  • $24M in financial aid awards to 90 percent+ of students

  • HBU grants are free money you don’t repay

  • Financial Aid Office helps you get an affordable education

 

Rankings

  • #4 Campus ethnic diversity, U.S. News & World Report

  • #7 Best college for homeschool graduates, thebestschools.org

  • #25 Most beautiful Christian universities, christianuniversitiesonline.org

Rankings

  • #4 Campus ethnic diversity, U.S. News & World Report

  • #7 Best college for homeschool graduates, thebestschools.org

  • #25 Most beautiful Christian universities, christianuniversitiesonline.org

Career Support

The Office of Career and Calling at HBU is our centralized career resource, offering career advising, resume help, job postings and more.

Federal Work Study

Eligible students connect with our Hire-A-Husky program to work on campus and earn money to help pay for educational expenses.

Diverse Community

We’re ranked one of the most diverse colleges in the world, and include students who are Hispanic (36%), White (24%), African-American (19%) and Asian (10%).