Houston, TX · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Houston Christian University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 4,189-student campus.

4.30
Incidents / 1k students
#2,504
Rank of 3,050
#155
TX rank
4,189
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Houston Christian University reports 4.30 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,504 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 84% of ranked campuses its size.

4.30
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,504
of 3,050 ranked nationally
84%
report fewer incidents than this campus
15
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+1 reported incidents

Houston Christian University increased from 14 to 15 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Houston Christian University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Houston, TX, enrolling approximately 4,189 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 38 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TX, it ranks #155 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 4,189 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Houston Christian University is "Burglary" with 25 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 1.67 incidents per 1,000 students, Houston Christian University reports 158% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

4.30 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2504

See peer comparison

State Rank (TX)

#155

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

15

across 11 crime categories

Where Houston Christian University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

4 safer than 16% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). This entry sits in this band. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Houston Christian University percentile rank 17.9%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2504 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Houston Christian University reports 158% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$39,430
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,430
Avg Net Price
$20,629
Median Debt
$22,642
Pell Grant Recipients
56%
How does this cost rank in TX? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
84%
SAT Average
1084
SAT Math Range
490–590
ACT Average
25
ACT Range
17–24

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
49%
Retention Rate
69%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$44,595
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,933
Loan Repayment (3yr)
75%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Houston Christian University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 67% (9 → 15 incidents)

810121416 202120222023 9 15 ▲ +66.7%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 100
Arson 000
Burglary 1096
Fondling 110
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 341
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 002
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 3
Liquor 2023 0 1
Weapons 2023 1 0
Drugs 2022 0 9
Liquor 2022 0 4
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 2
Liquor 2021 0 3
Weapons 2021 0 0

Houston Christian University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

TX

Houston Christian University

4.30 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,504
Enrollment
4,189
Data year
2023

NV

Western Nevada College

0.24 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,094
Enrollment
4,188
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV · 4,188 enrolled
Safety Score 0.24
Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL · 4,196 enrolled
Safety Score 0.71
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX · 4,201 enrolled
Safety Score 1.19
Grayson College
Denison, TX · 4,176 enrolled
Safety Score 0.24
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA · 4,202 enrolled
Safety Score 5.95

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Houston Christian University nationally (rank #2504), regardless of size or state.

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY
National Rank #2503
Iona University
New Rochelle, NY
National Rank #2505
Highlands College of Montana Tech
Butte, MT
National Rank #2502
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
National Rank #2506
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA
National Rank #2501

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston Christian University safe?
Houston Christian University has a safety score of 4.30 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,504 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Houston Christian University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Houston Christian University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TX.
Does Houston Christian University have fire safety data?
Yes. Houston Christian University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Houston Christian University's Safety Profile

Houston Christian University in Houston, TX enrolls 4,189 students and has a safety score of 4.30 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2504 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 14 in 2022 to 15 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Houston Christian University's 4.30 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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