# Houston Christian SAT Scores & Admissions | 1600.now Source: https://1600.now/college/houston-christian-university Last updated: 2026-07-17 --- Written by [Luke Finigan](https://1600.now/about) Houston, TX · Private non-profit · Master's university SAT middle 50% (historical enrolled scores): 990–1190 · Range midpoint ~1090 Acceptance rate: 84% Enrollment: 2,886 ACT middle 50%: 17–24 The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group. ### Current admissions guidance for HCU Houston Christian University is a private Christian university in Houston with a reported 990–1190 SAT middle-50% range in the federal College Scorecard snapshot. Its application supports both traditional and test-optional review. #### SAT/ACT policy HCU does not require SAT or ACT scores. Test-optional applicants receive holistic review and remain eligible for scholarships; the university may choose the review route that gives an applicant the strongest admission case. #### Application deadlines HCU uses a rolling freshman process rather than fixed Early Action or Regular Decision rounds. Applicants should submit the application and transcript early while space and aid remain available. #### How to use your SAT score - Submit scores when they improve the application relative to the academic record. - Test-optional applicants are still considered for scholarships. - Prioritize the transcript and required short response because both are central to holistic review. Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: [Houston Christian test-optional policy](https://hc.edu/admissions/test-optional-policy/) · [Houston Christian freshman admissions](https://hc.edu/admissions/freshman/). ### How HCU compares - Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #172 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #11 of 13 in TX. - Its 84% acceptance rate is more selective than 20% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool. - Reported section midpoints skew 10 points toward Reading and Writing (570 Math vs 580 Reading and Writing). - Median earnings 10 years after entry ($55,933) are $7,133 below the $63,066 median across that pool. National SAT rank: #172 of 197 SAT rank in TX: #11 of 13 More selective than: 20% of ranked colleges Earnings vs national median: −$7,133 ### What the numbers say about HCU - The reported middle 50% spans 200 points, from 990 to 1190. A planning score near or above 1230 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee. - The reported section midpoints are 580 Reading and Writing and 570 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split. - The Scorecard snapshot reports a 84% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability. - Reported outcomes include a 49% completion rate and $55,933 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation. [Understand a 1090 SAT score](https://1600.now/sat-score/1090) [Plan for a 1250](https://1600.now/how-to-get-1250-sat) [Verify current admissions policy](https://www.hc.edu/) ### Tuition and outcomes Tuition (in-state): $39,430 Tuition (out-of-state): $39,430 Median earnings 10 years after entry: $55,933 4-year completion rate (150% time): 49% Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. [Read the methodology](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/files/InstitutionDataDocumentation.pdf). ### How your SAT score lines up The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between **990** and **1190**. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate. - **1230 SAT planning target:** Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee. - **1190 SAT (reported 75th percentile):** At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range. - **1090 SAT (range midpoint):** Within the reported range; not a measured median. - **990 SAT (reported 25th percentile):** At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range. At or above 1190 Strong relative score At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores. 990–1180 Within the reported range Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record. Below 990 Below the reported range Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake. [Compare to other colleges →](https://1600.now/what-sat-score-do-i-need) ### Colleges with similar SAT scores Ranked by proximity to HCU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds. | College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [University of Arkansas at Little Rock](https://1600.now/college/university-of-arkansas-at-little-rock) | Little Rock, AR | 960–1210 | 59% | | [Flagler College](https://1600.now/college/flagler-college) | Saint Augustine, FL | 960–1190 | 81% | | [Randolph-Macon College](https://1600.now/college/randolph-macon-college) | Ashland, VA | 980–1220 | 87% | | [University of North Georgia](https://1600.now/college/university-of-north-georgia) | Dahlonega, GA | 980–1210 | 68% | | [University of Mississippi](https://1600.now/college/university-of-mississippi) | University, MS | 1000–1200 | 97% | | [Hawaii Pacific University](https://1600.now/college/hawaii-pacific-university) | Honolulu, HI | 1000–1200 | 86% | ### Questions about HCU #### What SAT score do I need for HCU? Houston Christian University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 990–1190, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1230 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff. #### What is HCU's acceptance rate? Houston Christian University's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 84%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability. #### How much does it cost to attend HCU? Historical published tuition is approximately $39,430 per year (excludes room, board, fees). #### Is HCU test-optional? HCU does not require SAT or ACT scores. Test-optional applicants receive holistic review and remain eligible for scholarships; the university may choose the review route that gives an applicant the strongest admission case. #### When are HCU's application deadlines? HCU uses a rolling freshman process rather than fixed Early Action or Regular Decision rounds. Applicants should submit the application and transcript early while space and aid remain available. Official site: [www.hc.edu](https://www.hc.edu/)