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College of Biblical Studies-Houston

Houston, TX · City · 419 students
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$672
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
By household income — tap a bar
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Graduation rate
42% typical
$39,260
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$39,245 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education
About

The College of Biblical Studies-Houston is a non-denominational Christian institution best known for providing affordable, faith-integrated education designed primarily for adult learners and prospective ministry leaders. Its academic strengths center on practical degree programs in Biblical Studies, Christian Leadership, and Organizational Leadership, with coursework available in both English and Spanish. The flexible, commuter-friendly student experience caters to working professionals through evening, weekend, and online learning opportunities. CBS-Houston uniquely stands out as a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Bible college, reflecting an exceptionally diverse student body committed to urban ministry and local community impact.

Location
Houston, TX, 77036-3211 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
HOU · Houston Hobby
15 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$9,350
Books & supplies$975
Cost of attendance$10,180
Average net price$672
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$9,350
Books & supplies$975
Cost of attendance$10,180
Average net price$672
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: cbshouston.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
College of Biblical Studies-Houston’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$9,480
Fees$700
Total published by the school$10,180
Net price by family income · 2023-24
Outcomes
Completion
Within 4 yrs
20%
Back for yr 2
100%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
58% graduated · 5% transferred · 37% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$33,366
10 yrs after entry$39,260
Debt
Median at graduation$25,570
Monthly payment$271
Middle 50% owe$4.5k–$25.8k
90th percentile$40,668
Green marks a figure above the typical Special focus — faith-related: $39,245 earned 10 yrs after entry.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 60%Women 40%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
38%
First-gen
51%
Family income
$24,969
Independent
91%
Age at entry
40.0
Part-time
86%
Race & ethnicity
White
18%
Hispanic
27%
Black
40%
Asian
6%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$33,366
After 10 yrs
$39,260
Bible/Biblical Studies22
Business Administration, Management and Operations4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$237,821
Full-time faculty
53%
Faculty salary
$5,430/mo
Teaching spend
$9,853
per student
Federal loans
22%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — faith-related
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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