Huston-Tillotson University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5633 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1575 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1491 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #76 of 119 | In Texas |
| #4 of 9 | In Austin |
| #6402 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
| #6506 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #6556 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6567 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
| #6782 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Multiple Protestant Denomination
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 982
- Graduates
- 47
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- htu.edu
Huston-Tillotson University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Huston-Tillotson University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
285 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
20 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Huston-Tillotson University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 782 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 164 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 35 (3%) |
| White | 33 (3%) |
| Asian | 6 (0.6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 4 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Huston-Tillotson University is $19,638 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,481 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,707 |
| $48-75K | $21,716 |
| $75-110K | $22,434 |
| $110K+ | $22,836 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,569 | $25,200 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,569 | $25,200 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,569 | $25,200 |
| Fee in-district | $2,134 | $3,030 |
| Fee in-state | $2,134 | $3,030 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,134 | $3,030 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 573 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,449 |
| Room charge | $4,406 |
| Meal charge | $4,043 |
Huston-Tillotson University majors
Huston-Tillotson University has granted 145 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs and 10 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Huston-Tillotson University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 62 | 7 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 39 | ||
| Psychology, General | 29 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 5 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 39 | 145 | 10 |
Huston-Tillotson University has a graduation rate of 36%, which is among the 19% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 28% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Huston-Tillotson University has published 119 scientific papers with 943 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Medicine, Environmental Science, Psychology, Computer Science, and Economics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 4 |
| 2009 | 4 | 5 |
| 2010 | 3 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 | 10 |
| 2015 | 4 | 22 |
| 2016 | 4 | 39 |
| 2017 | 12 | 48 |
| 2018 | 8 | 49 |
| 2019 | 7 | 71 |
| 2020 | 8 | 61 |
| 2021 | 8 | 116 |
| 2022 | 7 | 130 |
| 2023 | 8 | 158 |
| 2024 | 4 | 162 |
Notable alumni
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Azie Taylor Morton
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Azie Taylor Morton was the Treasurer of the United States during the Carter administration from September 12, 1977, to January 20, 1981. She remains the only African American to hold that office. Her signature was printed on US currency during her tenure.
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Cecil Williams
- Occupations
- Methodist pastor
- Biography
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Albert Cecil Williams was an American pastor, civil and LGBT rights activist, community leader, and author who was the pastor of Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco.
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Bobby Bradford
- Occupations
- composerjazz musician
- Biography
-
Bobby Lee Bradford is an American jazz trumpeter, cornetist, bandleader, and composer. In addition to his solo work, Bradford is noted for his work with John Carter, Vinny Golia and Ornette Coleman. In October 2009, Bradford became the second recipient of the Festival of New Trumpet Music's Award of Recognition. He taught at Pomona College for 44 years.
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Robert Stanton
- Biography
-
Robert G. "Bob" Stanton is a retired career civil service administrator who served for almost four decades in the United States National Park Service. He was the first African American to be appointed as the Director of the Park Service, serving 1997–2001.
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Christia Adair
- Occupations
- suffragistactivist
- Biography
-
Christia V. Daniels Adair was an African-American suffragist and civil rights worker based in Texas. There is a mural in Texas about her life, displayed in a county park which is named for her.
General info
| Alternative names | HTU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1875 |
| Motto | Discover HT |
| Colors | maron, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 161 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 900 Chicon St Austin, Texas, 78702-2795 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 962,000 |
| Phone | 5125053000 |