College of Biblical Studies-Houston
Houston, TX 77036-3211
About College of Biblical Studies-Houston
College of Biblical Studies-Houston is a private university in Houston, Texas, enrolling about 419 students. College of Biblical Studies-Houston awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $9,350 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $39,260 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- College of Biblical Studies-Houston charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($9,350).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is 6% below.
- Average net price runs below the Texas median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 40.00%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,260.
Research findings
Finding
Average net price at College of Biblical Studies-Houston is about 93% below published tuition.
Published tuition is $9,350; average net price is $672 in the latest Scorecard extract.
Interpretation: Institutional aid and grants compress sticker price into a substantially lower typical undergraduate cost signal.
Limitation: Average net price masks variation by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the campus average.
Finding
Modeled return on investment at College of Biblical Studies-Houston is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 14506% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Biblical Studies-Houston | $9,350 | $672 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Texas (state median) | $9,940 | $8,031 | 184 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 93% below published tuition at College of Biblical Studies-Houston
Key findings
- College of Biblical Studies-Houston's average net price ($672) is 93% below published tuition ($9,350).
- College of Biblical Studies-Houston charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($9,350).
- Versus the Texas median, sticker tuition is 6% below.
- Average net price runs below the Texas median net price.
College of Biblical Studies-Houston tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $9,350
Finding College of Biblical Studies-Houston charges about 0.3× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $9,350. That is about 0.3× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Texas median ($9,940), sticker tuition is 6% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 21% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at College of Biblical Studies-Houston versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at College of Biblical Studies-Houston versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at College of Biblical Studies-Houston is $672.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $672 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $7,359 below the Texas median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $19,381 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway College of Biblical Studies-Houston’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 93% lower after grants and scholarships.
College of Biblical Studies-Houston: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for College of Biblical Studies-Houston—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Completion, earnings, and net price together describe a campus where sticker price overstates typical undergraduate cost while outcomes remain at the high end of Scorecard distributions.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$9,350
Avg. net price
$672
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $672 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $37,400. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What College of Biblical Studies-Houston is known for
Top program completions
- Bible/Biblical Studies59
- Organizational Leadership6
See earnings & programs for more.
Is College of Biblical Studies-Houston a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
College of Biblical Studies-Houston is a good school for those looking for strong completion and solid mid-career earnings—especially where average net price sits well below published tuition (about 93% lower in this extract).
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for College of Biblical Studies-Houston.
Campus
Location
Houston, TX
City / state
- ZIP
- 77036-3211
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is about 0.0× the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Southwest
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Size
Enrollment
419
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 539
- Full-time share
- 14%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$25,570
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 38.17%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for College of Biblical Studies-Houston.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at College of Biblical Studies-Houston was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for College of Biblical Studies-Houston in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,801 | $9,801 | $25,343 |
| 2014 | $6,946 | $6,946 | $24,045 |
| 2015 | $6,946 | $6,946 | $21,256 |
| 2016 | $6,946 | $6,946 | $9,243 |
| 2017 | $6,946 | $6,946 | $13,029 |
| 2018 | $6,955 | $6,955 | — |
| 2019 | $6,946 | $9,870 | $5,657 |
| 2020 | $6,801 | $9,225 | $13,195 |
| 2021 | $6,801 | $9,225 | $14,143 |
| 2022 | $7,475 | $9,275 | $14,311 |
| 2023 | $7,475 | $9,275 | $16,267 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
College of Biblical Studies-Houston reported total enrollment of about 419 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 60% male and 40% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (39.9%), Hispanic or Latino (27.2%), and White (17.9%). About 38.17% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
14.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College of Biblical Studies-Houston in 2024 is 419 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 539 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
20.00% 100% Completion Time
40.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 20.00% of students graduating from College of Biblical Studies-Houston completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 59% male / 41% female
- Organizational Leadership: 50% male / 50% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
College of Biblical Studies-Houston graduates earn a median of $39,260 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of College of Biblical Studies-Houston.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $39,260. Median federal loan debt: $25,570. Average net price used in cost models: $672.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway College of Biblical Studies-Houston graduates report median earnings of $39,260 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for College of Biblical Studies-Houston.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at College of Biblical Studies-Houston.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for College of Biblical Studies-Houston graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for College of Biblical Studies-Houston—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$237,820
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Texas median 0.01× the median ($35.8M)
- Southwest median 0.01× the median ($23.2M)
- U.S. median 0.01× the median ($26.4M)
- Texas median 0.07× the median ($13,085)
- Southwest median 0.09× the median ($10,113)
- U.S. median 0.08× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 53.3%
- Texas median 6.7 pp below median (60.1%)
- Southwest median 6.4 pp below median (59.7%)
- U.S. median 4.6 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,430
- Texas median 0.76× the median ($7,150)
- Southwest median 0.77× the median ($7,078)
- U.S. median 0.71× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,853
- Texas median 1.9× the median ($5,060)
- Southwest median 1.7× the median ($5,699)
- U.S. median 1.4× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
College of Biblical Studies-Houston at a glance
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
College of Biblical Studies-Houston is a private non-profit institution in Houston, TX, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Bible/Biblical StudiesOrganizational Leadership
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American39.9%Hispanic or Latino27.2%White or Caucasian17.9%
Schools near College of Biblical Studies-Houston
Other campuses in Houston, TX when available, plus nearby institutions in Texas.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Texas, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College of Biblical Studies-Houston located?
College of Biblical Studies-Houston is located in Houston, TX.
What is College of Biblical Studies-Houston's tuition?
College of Biblical Studies-Houston tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $9,350 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $672 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does College of Biblical Studies-Houston cost?
Reported tuition is $9,350 and average net price is $672 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,728 annually.
Why is College of Biblical Studies-Houston's net price so much lower than tuition?
At College of Biblical Studies-Houston, published tuition is $9,350 while average net price is $672—about 93% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains College of Biblical Studies-Houston's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($672), completion (40.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($39,260). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at College of Biblical Studies-Houston?
College of Biblical Studies-Houston reports undergraduate enrollment of about 539 students, Black or African American (39.9%), Hispanic or Latino (27.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend College of Biblical Studies-Houston?
About 50.9% of students at College of Biblical Studies-Houston are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of College of Biblical Studies-Houston earn?
Median earnings are $33,366 six years after entry and $39,260 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at College of Biblical Studies-Houston?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do College of Biblical Studies-Houston students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,570.
Is College of Biblical Studies-Houston public or private?
College of Biblical Studies-Houston is a private nonprofit institution located in Houston, TX.
Is College of Biblical Studies-Houston an HBCU?
No. College of Biblical Studies-Houston is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.