by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,733 undergraduates in 2020, HBU is a small, private university located in Houston, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by HBU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our HBU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Southern Baptist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Southern Baptist Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit HBU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", HBU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit HBU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our HBU for Veterans Guide.
HBU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
HBU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,733 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,146 (78.5%). Part-time attendance was 587 (21.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,146 | 587 | 2,733 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, HBU is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank HBU #1107 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at HBU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the HBU Diversity Guide.
HBU has a total of 298 student athletes, 144 men and 154 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $9,661,867 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $9,320,211 |
| Net | $341,656 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Houston Baptist University Athletics