Houston Baptist University

Name

Houston Baptist University

Legal name

Houston Christian University

Website

https://hc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAH), Divinity Schools (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAKAC), Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Christian higher education
• Liberal arts university
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate theological education
• Ncaa division i athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Recurring tuition and fees for undergraduate, graduate, and online programs, payable by semester with a deferred payment plan available ($50 per semester enrollment fee). Late payment fee of $150 applies if financial arrangements are not completed by the census date. Students referred to HC.edu/CostToAttend for current rates.
2. Room and Board: Residential life fees for on-campus housing and dining services, paid alongside tuition.
3. Donations and Capital Campaign: Philanthropic giving supporting the $136.5 million 'Seize the Moment' capital campaign undergirding the Ten Pillars 2030 strategic plan. The Guild (300+ women supporters) and American Museum Society serve as affinity fundraising organizations.
4. Grants: Grants from foundations and trusts (e.g., third-year $100K Cullen Trust Literacy Grant) supporting specific academic and student programs.
5. Memberships and Athletic Facility Programs: Bradshaw Fitness Center offers Standard, Senior, and Corporate memberships, plus paid programs including CrossFit Altus and Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Houston Christian University is a private Christian liberal arts institution offering 100+ academic programs from associate through doctorate, delivered on-campus, online through the Pampell Online Division, and via specialized units including The Honors College and Houston Theological Seminary. The university integrates a faith-based liberal arts core curriculum across all undergraduate programs and supplements instruction with 17 NCAA Division I athletic teams, residential life, and a public Bradshaw Fitness Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Honors College: A distinct interdisciplinary liberal arts honors program within HCU, offering a Great Books-based curriculum, faculty mentors, and a four-house system (Augustine, Boethius, Homer, Virgil).
• Houston Theological Seminary (HTS)
• Center for Christianity in Business (CCB)
• Bradshaw Fitness Center
• Huskies (Husky Athletics)
• The Guild

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's and associate degree programs for high school graduates and transfer students pursuing on-campus, faith-integrated liberal arts education in Houston, Texas, including NCAA Division I athletics, residential life, and small classes (17:1 student-faculty ratio).
• Graduate and Doctoral Degree Programs Master's, EdD, PhD, and specialist degrees in business, ministry, education, counseling, psychology, nursing, and liberal arts for working professionals and seminary/ministry candidates seeking advanced credentials within a Christ-centered framework.
• Online Degree Programs (Pampell Online Division) Fully online BA, BS, BBA, MA, MS, MBA, MEd, EdD, MDiv, MATS, and doctoral programs delivered through HCU's Pampell Online Division for students who cannot attend in person and need geographic flexibility and work-study balance.
• The Honors College An interdisciplinary, rigorous liberal arts honors program for select undergraduates featuring a Great Books reading list, small Socratic seminars capped at 15 students, faculty mentors, and a four-house residential community model.
• Houston Theological Seminary Graduate and doctoral theological degrees (including MDiv and DMin) within HCU's School of Christian Thought, preparing students for ministry and chaplaincy with Baptist General Convention of Texas affiliation and BGCT Ministerial Scholarships available.
• Bradshaw Fitness Center Memberships Public-facing fitness center on the HCU campus offering Standard, Senior, and Corporate memberships, plus paid programs including CrossFit Altus and Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, group exercise, aquatics, and personal training for the broader Houston community.

Quantifiable outcome

• $47 million in scholarships and grants awarded in 2024-2025
• +6 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InterstridecoreTechnology or IntegrationHCU has partnered with Interstride, a career portal designed to help international students navigate the complexities of the global job search from the very start of their college careers. The partnership provides international students with global support for career navigation and serves as the on-campus OPT and career services platform for the international student population.
• Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCU is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The University is governed by an all-Christian Board of Trustees. The Baptist General Convention of Texas provides ministerial scholarships (BGCT Ministerial Scholarships) to incoming theological students and serves as the religious affiliation partner.
• Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCU is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), a higher education association of Christ-centered institutions.
• Texas Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCU holds membership in the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical complex, providing healthcare and research collaboration opportunities for nursing and science students.
• National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCU competes as a member of the NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference and Ohio Valley Conference with 17 athletic teams.
• ApplyTexas and Common AppcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHCU accepts undergraduate applications through ApplyTexas and the Common Application alongside its own Engage portal (engage.hc.edu), expanding the channels through which prospective students can apply.
• The Guild (affinity fundraising group)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Guild is an affinity fundraising organization of 300+ women supporters who raise funds for the university. The American Museum Society serves as a parallel affinity organization.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/houstonbaptistu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HoustonChristianUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/unitedheritage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/houston-baptist-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/hcuofficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@houchristianu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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