About Huston-Tillotson University

Founded in 1875, Huston-Tillotson University. is a Private college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 965 full time undergraduate students, and 47 full time graduate students.

The Huston-Tillotson University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 52 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Huston-Tillotson University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate36%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range690-920
ACT Range13-18

Admissions at HT are considered More Selective, with ,7% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 6 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

53% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 12% were in the top quarter, and 6% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Huston-Tillotson University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
17%
“We know about current events and vote”
83%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
17%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
17%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
20%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
20%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
17%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
33%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
50%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
33%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
17%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
17%
“We only party on weekends”
33%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
33%
“There might be people who do”
33%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
17%
“We know about current events and vote”
83%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
17%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
17%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
20%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
20%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
17%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
33%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
50%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
33%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
17%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
17%
“We only party on weekends”
33%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
33%
“There might be people who do”
33%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    45 Students rated on-campus housing 3 stars. 4 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    35 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    47 Students rated campus food 2.7 stars. 6 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    48 Students rated campus facilities 3.1 stars. 6 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    48 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    46 Students rated school activities 3.4 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    47 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    48 Students rated academics 3.4 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

Huston-Tillotson University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Huston-Tillotson University?

9 Students rated Huston-Tillotson University

Christopher - 05/06/2024

The campus looks nice on the outside but it does get hot often in the building that i have visited and the staff are nice they definitely know what they are doing and try to help students when lost or need assistance. When i visted there seems like not a lot of people so that’s good for me

Rebekah - 09/19/2019

I’ve really enjoyed the curriculum provided through the Adult Degree Program. It had been more than 10 years since I attended a college and it has felt like home away from home. The professors are educated and passionate, creating an environment that drives each of us to success.

Damien - 08/02/2019

It is a very nice, culturally diverse University and very affordable considering the location of Austin it is in. There is less than a 1,000 students and most of the staff know you by name to include small classes, therefore, you get much attention in class.

Adam - 04/23/2019

My overall opinion of Huston-Tillotson University is that HBCU college life has been a great experience for most people because almost everyone shares great memories about what Huston-Tillotson was really like for them. Therefore, Huston-Tillotson had a positive impact on most people who attended this college.

Huston-Tillotson University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Huston-Tillotson University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Huston-Tillotson University is 36%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I have gotten a lot out of the college experience, not only how the mange my time, but how to talk to people. Time mangement was the hardes for me because I like to put things off to the last minte then for get all about it. I have learn that if you take your time with that assessment your grades tens to get a lot better then if you do it the night before. How to talk to people was also a very importent thing to know. You can not just go up to any one a give them a huge and say hi my name is angela gallimore. You go up to people and shack their hand. That is also something I have also learned the way you shack someones hand say a lot about you as a person. As you have readed I am learing a lot in college that I did not ever had even cross my mind.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I honestly do not have anything bad to say about my school. No school is perfect but if anything is wrong with the school it is to minute to be brought to some ones attention.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Huston-Tillotson has a varity of opportunties for students to experience in their academics. Studetns are taught to solve problems, use logical reasoning and anaysis daily.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing i could say about my school even though i have not been here that long. It is very inviting to you and help ful

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    Each classmate is nothing like the next; even though you might always see them together and they seem to act alike, most have many differences.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Anyone should attened this school, just because we are a HBCU, does not mean only blacks can attened.

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    At my school everyone feels like family. There is also a good teacher to student ratio

    Read all 14 answers

  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Historic Black University with high achivement.

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  10. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Yes i do wish that becaue I would have came here first if i had known about it.

    Read all 10 answers

  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    someone who wants to live on a big campus and have more room.

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    What I brag most about Huston-Tillotson University is the professors. Whenever a student needs help, the professors don't hesitate to offer their time. I've seen one of my professos three times in one day. They don't mind helping anyone in need, even if the student is not one of theirs. If a student want to succeed, it's not that hard. The professors are always there to help the students. I bow to the professors here. I honestly, in my heart, don't think I could have went anywhere better.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school to me is getting the questions answered truthfully. Sometimes when students have questions concerning the issues with our school, we get the runaround.

    Read all 5 answers

Student Body

Students

59%

female

41%

male

965

Total Undergrad Enrollment

47

Total Grad Students

10%

Out-Of-State

86%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

30

Student Organizations

4

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

49%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
65%
% Hispanic/Latino
26%
% White or Caucasian
5%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

93% of students attending Huston-Tillotson University receive some sort of financial aid. 68% were awarded federal grants. While 78% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$14,346

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$2,500

Books and Supplies

$7,568

Room and Board

24,414

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,710
$30 - $48K
$15,591
$48 - $75K
$21,888
$75 - $110K
$12,895
$110K & UP
N/A

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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