Houston Christian University (HCU), formerly known as Houston Baptist University, is a private Christian university located in Houston, Texas, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to it:

History

Founded in 1960, it was promoted by a small group of people committed to establishing a Christian university in a big city. It officially used its current name in March 2000.

School size

Number of students: It has a certain number of undergraduates and graduate students, including international students from many countries, and has a certain multicultural atmosphere.

Number of faculty and staff: The school has nearly 200 faculty and staff.

Campus facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching facilities and comfortable living facilities, such as libraries, laboratories, gymnasiums, dormitories, restaurants, etc., to provide convenience for students' study and life.

Majors

College of Arts and Sciences: covers fine arts, art education, biblical languages, Christianity, mass media, speech communication, history, mixed social studies education, political science, bilingual teaching, English, writing, French, Spanish and other majors.

College of Music: includes music, church music, music performance, music education, composition and other majors.

College of Business: has accounting, computer information system management, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, management, marketing, business and trade and other majors.

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences: has child development, kinesiology, secondary education, interdisciplinary research (preschool to 4th grade), special education, psychology, sociology and other majors.

College of Nursing: Nursing major.

College of Science and Mathematics: includes biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, pre-medical, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant and other majors.

Teaching Features

Small class teaching: the average class size is 25 With more than 100 people, teachers can better pay attention to the learning progress of each student and provide personalized guidance and support.

Focus on practice: Many professional courses include practical links, such as internships, experiments, projects, etc., to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practice and improve their problem-solving skills and professional qualities.

Faculty strength: Faculty and staff not only have high academic attainments, but also uphold Christian beliefs, pay attention to the precepts and deeds of students and spiritual guidance, and provide students with one-to-one discipleship training through projects such as Kaleō discipleship training and Baptist student ministry.

Rich academic resources: The school has rich academic resources such as books, journals, and databases, which provide strong support for students' learning and research. In addition, academic lectures, seminars and other activities are often held, and well-known scholars and experts from home and abroad are invited to the school to exchange and broaden students' academic horizons.

Campus Life

Student Organizations: There are various student organizations and clubs, such as music clubs, drama clubs, sports clubs, academic clubs, etc. Students can participate according to their own interests and hobbies, enrich their extracurricular life, make like-minded friends, and cultivate teamwork spirit and leadership skills.

Sports: The school has 17 NCAA first-level sports teams. Students can participate in various sports competitions, such as basketball, football, volleyball, tennis, etc., to enhance their physical fitness and also win glory for the school.

Religious Activities: As a Christian university, the school will organize various religious activities, such as worship, Bible study, prayer meetings, etc., to provide students with opportunities and platforms for faith growth, so that students can promote each other and grow together in faith and learning.

Application Requirements and Tuition

Application Requirements: Undergraduate applications do not require SAT and ACT test scores, and the application process is relatively simple. The school will comprehensively consider factors such as students' high school grades, letters of recommendation, personal statements, etc. to assess admission qualifications.

Tuition: The school offers a variety of scholarships and grants opportunities, and more than 90% of students can receive some form of financial aid to reduce the financial burden on students and parents.