Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $50,082. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $39,430 |
| Housing & meals | $10,816 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $5,202 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,366 |
| Total cost of attendance | $50,082 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Texas residents with financial need attending eligible private nonprofit Texas colleges may receive a Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG); amounts are set each year. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
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HCU net price compared with other Texas colleges
HCU has the 67th-lowest average net price of 96 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | McMurry University | $19,581 | 44% | $48,779 |
| 64 | Huston-Tillotson University | $19,719 | 34% | $42,937 |
| 65 | The University of Texas at Austin | $19,857 | 89% | $75,121 |
| 66 | Wayland Baptist University | $20,590 | 19% | $51,838 |
| 67 | Houston Christian University | $20,629 | 49% | $55,933 |
| 68 | Tarleton State University | $20,783 | 48% | $53,040 |
| 69 | Austin College | $21,107 | 67% | $61,296 |
| 70 | St. Mary's University | $21,145 | 59% | $56,955 |
| 71 | Texas A&M University-College Station | $21,315 | 84% | $72,097 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Texas colleges →
Why HCU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Christian University | 84% | $20,629 | 49% | $55,933 | This school |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | 96% | $26,106 | 49% | $56,132 | |
| Dallas Baptist University | 89% | $28,516 | 57% | $56,807 | |
| Saint Edward's University | 81% | $25,578 | 63% | $58,826 | |
| Hardin-Simmons University | 90% | $19,555 | 46% | $54,771 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Houston Christian University would cost you $5,477 less per year than University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Houston Christian University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$7,410).
- Houston Christian University gives aided families $8,685 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Texas resident | HCU | UMHB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $39,430 | $32,020 | +$7,410 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,300 | −$300 |
| Housing & meals | $10,816 | $10,720 | +$96 |
| Personal & travel | $5,202 | $3,030 | +$2,172 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,366 | −$196 | −$6,170 |
| Sticker price | $50,082 | $46,874 | +$3,208 |
| Average grants | −$29,453 | −$20,768 | −$8,685 |
| You pay | $20,629 | $26,106 | −$5,477 |
“+” means HCU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
HCU cost questions
How much is tuition at HCU?
Tuition and fees are $39,430 a year.
What is the total cost of attending HCU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $50,082 a year.
What do families actually pay at HCU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,629 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $17,933; $48–75k pay $19,803; $110k+ pay $28,640.
How much debt do HCU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $11,000, and 6.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Houston Christian University overview