[citation needed] In 1954 the State of Texas approved the operation of a private educational institution for students from kindergarten through college.

Presidents who have led Lubbock Christian University are F. W. Mattox (1957–1974), W. Joe Hacker (1974–1976), Harvie Pruitt (1976–1982), Steven S. Lemley (1982–1993), L. Ken Jones (1993–2012), L. Timothy Perrin (2012–2019), and Scott McDowell (2020–present).

The Katie Rogers Courtyard houses forty-eight upperclass women with private bedrooms and semi-private bathrooms.

[citation needed] Built in 1961, the Betty Hancock Campus Center once served as the university's cafeteria.

[citation needed] The McDonald Moody Auditorium has a seating capacity of 1166 and serves as the venue for daily chapel assemblies.

The center has rehearsal halls for bands and choruses, 12 practice rooms, and also houses the music professors' offices.

The building has a volleyball, basketball, futsal and badminton courts, along with a 60-foot free standing rock wall, renovated locker rooms, group fitness studio.

[citation needed] The Mabee American Heritage Center houses the department of history, political science, and English, the Cardwell Lecture Hall, and administrative offices.

[citation needed] The Diana Ling Center for Academic Achievement was completed in 2007 and houses the Communications, Fine Arts and Chap Radio.

The men's social clubs are Koinonia, Kyodai, and Alpha Chi Delta.

Sub T-16 fraternity was founded on the campus by F. W. Mattox, who also served as the first president of Lubbock Christian.

[citation needed] The Lubbock Christian athletic teams are called the Chaparrals and Lady Chaps.

The university is a member of the NCAA Division II ranks, primarily competing in the Lone Star Conference (LSC) since the 2019–20 academic year.

[citation needed] On April 4, 2016, the Lady Chaps defeated the Seawolves of the University of Alaska-Anchorage in Indianapolis, Indiana 78–73 to cap an undefeated season and win the NCAA Division II women's basketball championship.