Outcomes at HBU
Graduation Rate
49.31%
Transfer-out Rate
32.99%
Retention Rate
69.00%
The graduation rate at Houston Christian University is 49.31% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. 284 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 576 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 45.78%.
The transfer-out rate is 32.99% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The retention rate (full-time students) is 69% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Houston Christian University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Houston Christian University. 284 students have completed and 190 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 5 students still enrolled and 97 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 576 | 576 |
| Completers | 284 (49.31%) | 284 |
| Transfer-out | 190 (32.99%) | 190 |
| Still Enrolled | 5 (0.87%) | 5 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 97 (16.84%) | 97 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 212 students have completed in 4 years and additional 61 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 212 (36.81%) |
74 (32.31%) |
138 (39.77%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 61 (10.59%) |
22 (9.61%) |
39 (11.24%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 11 (1.91%) |
7 (3.06%) |
4 (1.15%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 49.31% (284/576) | 44.98% (103/229) | 52.16% (181/347) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 66.67% (2/3) | 0.00% (0/1) | 100.00% (2/2) |
| Asian | 68.63% (35/51) | 60.00% (12/20) | 74.19% (23/31) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 38.89% (42/108) | 36.59% (15/41) | 40.30% (27/67) |
| Hispanic | 44.16% (102/231) | 41.11% (37/90) | 46.10% (65/141) |
| White | 64.10% (75/117) | 53.06% (26/49) | 72.06% (49/68) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 42.11% (8/19) | 33.33% (2/6) | 46.15% (6/13) |
| Unknown | 36.67% (11/30) | 27.27% (3/11) | 42.11% (8/19) |