College of Biblical Studies-Houston

7000 Regency Square Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • The mission of the college is to provide college level Bible education and biblically based general education for the Body of Christ, with primary focus on African-American and other ethnic minority groups and to equip its students with a biblical world view for ministry in and for the church and the world.

School Highlights

College of Biblical Studies-Houston serves 431 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Private-state tuition: $6,946
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 86%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

College of Biblical Studies-Houston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
56 staff
262 staff
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Student Body

The student population of College of Biblical Studies-Houston has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The College of Biblical Studies-Houston diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
431 students
4,669 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
119 students
1,310 students
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# Part-Time Students
312 students
3,359 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
335 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
119 students
1,289 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
312 students
3,151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
26%
46%
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% Black
55%
12%
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% White
14%
30%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.61
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.09%
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$52,300
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $6,946 is less than the state average of $14,052. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,946
$14,052
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
83%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$25,376
$10,765
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$12,592
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • The College of Biblical Studies of Houston, Texas is the largest nationally accredited, multi-ethnic Bible College in North America. Since 1979, CBS has been developing Christian leaders to serve our multi-ethnic community. A commuter college where tuition is kept low to broaden access to higher education, CBS provides instruction six days a week, offering morning, afternoon, evening and Saturday classes so that students can fit education into their life schedule. In the fall of 1979, the first classes of Houston Bible Institute, were offered. The school's first Executive Director was Rev. Rodney L. Cooper, Th.M. From inception, the school used the facilities of KHCB-FM, a Houston-based Christian radio network, for its classrooms, and leased administrative space nearby. In 1995, the work of building a campus began with the purchase of the Dale Carnegie National Training Center. Presently, the College owns 159,417 square feet of building on 14 acres of land and a net worth of 11.1 million dollars. As of August 2003, CBS offers three bachelor degree programs (Bachelors of Science in Biblical Counseling, Christian Leadership and Christian Ministry), an Associate in Biblical Studies and a Bible Certificate program. The college is accredited by the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) formerly the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges (AABC), a national accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), the United States Department of Education, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does College of Biblical Studies-Houston cost?
College of Biblical Studies-Houston's private state tuition is approximately $6,946.
What is College of Biblical Studies-Houston's ranking?
College of Biblical Studies-Houston ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Private-state tuition: $6,946
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 86%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Harris County, TX public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,296 per year for in-state students and $6,874 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,511 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Harris County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.55, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Harris County, TX is Houston Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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