Houston Christian University Demographics & Diversity Overview

77%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
3%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Houston Christian University has a diverse student body with 77% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
20.2%(681)
Hispanic
36.5%(1,229)
African American
25.8%(870)
Asian
6.4%(217)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(8)
Two or More Races
3.9%(132)
Unknown
6.6%(221)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color77%
Total Enrollment5,455
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Houston Christian University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Houston Christian University has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.8%(1,286)
Women
63.2%(2,213)

Gender Statistics

Men1,286

24% of total enrollment

Women2,213

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Houston Christian University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 58% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(51)
18-19
40.1%(1,117)
20-21
32.4%(903)
22-24
11.2%(312)
25+
14.5%(404)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
1.3%(18)
22-24
14.0%(196)
25+
84.7%(1,188)

Age Diversity Insights

58%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

36%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Houston Christian University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 100% in-state residents, -2% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.5%(675)
International
2.5%(17)

Regional Representation

In-State675

100% of student body

International17

3% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

77%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age