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Houston Christian University Men's Football

Welcome to the Houston Christian University men's football recruiting profile. Houston Christian competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southland Conference from Houston, Texas. Led by head coach Jason Bachtel, Houston Christian University pairs a 84% acceptance rate with a 49% graduation rate and a $21,282 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
119
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southland Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,421
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
84%
State
Texas
City
Houston
Address
7502 Fondren Rd

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 27% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Jason Bachtel
Head Coach
(281) 649-3870·View profile
Zach Wilkerson
Football Associate Head Coach/defensive Coordinator
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DeMarcus Coleman
Football Cornerbacks/recruiting Coordinator
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 24% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
69%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
49%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$44,595
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$55,933
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 55% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$36,750
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$36,750
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,928
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$21,282
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 21% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$5,863,025
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$659,879
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (281) 649-3000

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