- 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 419 students (14% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Private-state tuition: $6,946
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 77%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 66% over five years.
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1976
Total Faculty
19 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of College of Biblical Studies-Houston has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The College of Biblical Studies-Houston diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
419 students
4,254 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
34:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
60 students
902 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
359 students
3,352 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
419 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
60 students
869 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
359 students
3,370 students
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
25%
47%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
37%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
23%
25%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
8%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
100%
26%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$44,156
$42,382
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $6,946 is less than the state average of $13,749. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$6,946
$13,749
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,376
$10,630
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$12,592
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (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: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is College of Biblical Studies-Houston located?
College of Biblical Studies-Houston is located in the Sharpstown neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Sharpstown.
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