Houston Christian University Demographics & Diversity Overview

77%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
4%
International
21
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Houston Christian University has a diverse student body with 77% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
20.1%(542)
Hispanic
40.7%(1,099)
African American
25.3%(684)
Asian
7.4%(199)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(6)
Two or More Races
4.0%(109)
Unknown
2.1%(56)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color77%
Total Enrollment4,257
International Students4%

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
37.0%(1,045)
Women
63.0%(1,778)

Gender Statistics

Men1,045

25% of total enrollment

Women1,778

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Houston Christian University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 73% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(45)
18-19
42.8%(1,207)
20-21
30.4%(858)
22-24
10.6%(298)
25+
14.7%(415)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
1.0%(15)
22-24
14.0%(201)
25+
84.9%(1,217)

Age Diversity Insights

73%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

34%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Houston Christian University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 98% in-state residents, -1% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
96.5%(667)
International
3.5%(24)

Regional Representation

In-State667

98% of student body

International24

4% of student body

States Represented

21 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

77%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age