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Houston Christian University SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 990-1190. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 17-24. Houston Christian University admitted 84% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
990-1190
ACT middle 50%
17-24
Acceptance rate
84%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
2,886

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Houston Christian University?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1190 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Houston Christian University's SAT submitters; 990 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 27% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Houston Christian University?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Houston Christian University SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing500550600
SAT Math490540590
SAT total (estimated)99010901190
ACT composite172024

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 600 in Reading and Writing and 590 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 100 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1084.

Testing policy

Does Houston Christian University require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Houston Christian University told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Houston Christian University's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Houston Christian University

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$39,430
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$20,629
First-year retention rate
69%
Graduation rate within 6 years
49%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,933

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Colleges with similar score ranges

University of MississippiMS · SAT 1000-1200Towson UniversityMD · SAT 950-1235University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWI · ACT 17-24Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaPA · SAT 990-1190Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaPA · SAT 980-1190North Carolina Central UniversityNC · ACT 19-22

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University of St ThomasSAT 980-1210Texas State UniversitySAT 980-1200University of North TexasSAT 980-1230The University of Texas at San AntonioSAT 1000-1220Texas A & M University-Corpus ChristiSAT 970-1193The University of Texas at TylerSAT 1010-1200

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FAQ

Houston Christian University admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Houston Christian University?

Houston Christian University does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 990 and 1190 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1190 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 990 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Houston Christian University?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 17 to 24, with a median of 20. Scoring 24 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Houston Christian University require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Houston Christian University reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Houston Christian University's admissions website before you apply.

What is Houston Christian University's acceptance rate?

Houston Christian University admitted 84% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].