Houston Christian University's published cost of attendance is $50,082. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $17,933, middle-income families pay around $19,803, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,640.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $50,082 |
| Tuition and Fees | $39,430 |
| Room and Board | $12,928 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$29,453 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,629 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,933 |
| $30–48k | $18,998 |
| $48–75k | $19,803 |
| $75–110k | $24,079 |
| $110k+ | $28,640 |
Houston Christian University's published cost of attendance is $50,082. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $17,933, middle-income families pay around $19,803, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,640. Azimuth ranks Houston Christian University #709 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Houston Christian University uses need-based financial aid to bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The aid structure prioritizes demonstrated financial need, with families applying through the FAFSA and institutional aid forms. Need-based scholarships and grants form the primary aid vehicle, supplemented by federal and state aid programs where applicable. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,642, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,262; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,310, median federal debt of $22,642 projects to a monthly payment of about $256 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Houston Christian University earn median 4-year earnings of $62,310, placing Houston Christian University in the 57.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $11,507 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 87.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Houston Christian University #430 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 97 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $93,475, ranked #119 nationally in its major. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General reports 85 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $54,696, ranked #5 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 50 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $53,021, ranked #167 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 43 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $53,464, ranked #323 nationally in its major.
