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Houston Baptist University (HBU) Tuition and Fees

A private, Southern Baptist university, Houston Baptist University is situated in Houston, TX. The university covers an area of 158 acres. Houston Baptist University was founded in the year 1960. Houston Baptist University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is John 14:6 and its official colors are blue and orange. The total enrolment stands at 3,963 (2020) students at Houston

$30,480

Tuition

$46,340

Cost of Attendance

$21,479

Net Price

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Houston Baptist University (HBU) Tuition and Fees

Houston Baptist University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very moderate, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. As per the 2020 - 2021 official information, the average cost for the undergraduate courses offered at the university adds up to about $33,450, which includes the total tuition fees and other expenses. The housing facilities, books and supplies, and other expenses cost $8,064, $1,000, and $5,266, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$32,530	$32,530
Book & Supplies	$1,000	$1,000
Room & Board cost	$8,328	$8,328
Other Expenses	$4,482	$4,482
Total Cost of Attendance	$46,340	$46,340

Students should understand that the tuition fees charged for their degree programs is not the only expense that is involved in the cost of attending the university. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. The total tuition and fees for students attending Houston Baptist University come out to be around $33,450 per year. Apart from that, they should also pay an average amount of $1,000 toward books and supplies, $8,932 for room and boarding charges, and $5,266 toward other expenses in a year. So, the overall cost of attending HBU comes out to be about $48,648 per year, according to the most recent information available.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$21,479

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$19,128

$30,001 to $48,000

$19,088

$48,001 to $75,000

$20,723

$75,001 to $110,000

$23,233

$110,000+

$25,700

The net cost of attending Houston Baptist University – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. Usually, the individuals who have a higher family income will be required to pay a higher net amount, too. So, it all essentially depends on the family income bracket of the student. At HBU, the average net price is estimated to be around $20,436. The net price for students with an annual family income below $30,000 is reported to be around $19,550. For the individuals who come under the $30,001-$48,000 income category, the net cost is $17,593. Meanwhile, the net price stands at $18,653 for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket and at $23,335 for an income between $75,001 and $110,000. This amount adds up to $24,007 for students whose annual family income is more than $110,000.

Student Loans

Example Loans

$71,036

Stafford Loan Interest

4.5%

Time to Pay off Student Loan

10 years

Example monthly payment

$737

Total interest paid

$17,428

Sum of Loan Payments

$88,464

To have a realistic understanding of how much it will cost to study at Houston Baptist University (HBU) here is an example one can consider to estimate the payment amounts one will incur with a student loan. Take a loan of $71,036 for example. This will result in a $8,846 payment to be made each year. We can assume that the interest rate is 4.5% post any refinancing or consolidation activities with a 10 years repayment plan. Then the total payment made towards the loan is $88,464 which is $17,428 in addition to the principal amount, which constitutes the interest payment made throughout the life of the loan.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$32,530	$32,530
Room & Board Cost	$8,328	$8,328
Total Tuition & Fees	$40,858	$40,858

At Houston Baptist University, the tuition and fees for students who are pursuing undergraduate courses are estimated to be around $33,450 in a year. They would also be required to pay around $8,932 for their room and boarding expenses. In view of this information, the estimated total cost for undergraduate students at HBU adds up to $48,648.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$10,000	$10,000
Fees	$2,200	$2,200

As for the students looking to enroll in postgraduate programs at HBU, the tuition and fees they are charged add up to $12,850 per year. Of this amount, $10,350 accounts for the graduate tuition and the remaining $2,500 for the graduation fees.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$550
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$1,270

The cost per credit hour – the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend Houston Baptist University varies between graduate and undergraduate degrees. The cost per credit hour for graduate degrees sits at $214, while that of undergraduate degrees is $257, as per the 2019-2020 fee structure. At present, Houston Baptist University also offers various online programs to students across as many as 63 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$8,328	$9,650
Other Expense	$4,482	$5,800
Book & Supplies	$1,000	$1,000

Moving on to the housing and related expenses at Houston Baptist University, these charges depend upon whether the candidate decides to stay on-campus or off-campus. For on-campus housing, students have to pay $12,626 per year, whereas, the cost for off-campus lodging is $15,770 a year. For on-campus students at the university, the room and board charges total around $8,064 per year, while the amount charged for off-campus candidates stands at $9,800. In addition to that, the candidates will have to pay an amount of about $1,000 for books and supplies. Aside from these, the other expenses that students should plan for add up to $4,562 for on-campus candidates and $5,970 for students who are off-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$8,328

Off Campus

$9,650

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$4,482

Off Campus

$5,800

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,000

Off Campus

$1,000

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Masters	$21,450	$550
Bachelors	$49,375	$395
Associate	$16,500	$550

Houston Baptist University (HBU) offers 34 online programs across 10 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

A four-year undergraduate course as well as living expenses at HBU are projected to cost around $244,636 as per official data. Notably, the total expenses for undergraduate students amounted to $20,436 in 2018-2019, $21,479 in 2017-2018, and $21,084 in 2016-2017.

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Houston Baptist University (HBU) Tuition and Fees

Total Cost of Attendance

Average Net Price by Family Income

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Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Graduate Tuition and Fees

Cost Per Credit Hour

Campus Housing Expenses

Campus Housing Expenses

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

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