Texas

College of Biblical Studies-Houston

Houston, Texas

Private nonprofitBachelor's degreesFounded 1979Large citySEVP certified

About

The College of Biblical Studies–Houston is a private nonprofit nondenominational evangelical coed Bible college located in Houston, Texas. The school was founded as the Houston Bible & Vocational Institute in 1976. The school offers classes online and at three campus locations in Houston; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Its mission is, “to glorify God by educating and equipping multi-ethnic Christian leaders to impact the world for Christ.” In 2008, the college had 1,399 students. However, by 2019, the college had 460 students, with 134 of them being full-time. In 2007, 51% of students were African-American, and 23% were Hispanic. In 2019, 47% of the students were black, 24% Hispanic, 17% white, and 8% Asian.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$10,180
Estimated total for international students
US$22,131
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
419
International undergraduates
6%
Students per teacher
12 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$44,156

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (7)

Bachelor's degrees4 subjects
Bible/Biblical StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesTheological and Ministerial Studies
Associate's degrees2 subjects
Bible/Biblical StudiesTheological and Ministerial Studies
Undergraduate certificates1 subject
Bible/Biblical Studies

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.