Huston-Tillotson University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5522 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1532 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1447 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #76 of 119 | In Texas |
| #5 of 9 | In Austin |
| #6418 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
| #6529 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #6579 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
| #6600 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| #6800 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Multiple Protestant Denomination
- Acceptance rate
- 39%
- Undergraduates
- 1,024
- Graduates
- 35
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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 39% and is among the top 10% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 39% | 40% | 38% |
| Applicants | 3,190 | 1,509 | 1,681 |
| Admissions | 1,247 | 608 | 639 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 288 | 140 | 148 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
107 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
34 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 800
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Huston-Tillotson University are 800-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Huston-Tillotson University are 16-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 631 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 202 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 109 (10%) |
| White | 75 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 40 (4%) |
| Asian | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Huston-Tillotson University is $20,355 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 | $19,219 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,361 |
| $48-75K | $20,487 |
| $75-110K | $22,757 |
| $110K+ | $24,418 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $24,013 | $23,518 |
| Tuition in-state | $24,013 | $23,518 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,013 | $23,518 |
| Fee in-district | $2,696 | $2,020 |
| Fee in-state | $2,696 | $2,020 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,696 | $2,020 |
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 165 bachelor's degrees across 11 programs and 23 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 | 44 | 13 | |
| Psychology, General | 33 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 25 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 18 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 18 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 11 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | ||
| Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 11 | 165 | 23 |
Huston-Tillotson University has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 16% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 45% | 27% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Huston-Tillotson University has published 123 scientific papers with 1,066 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 Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 159 |
| 2024 | 4 | 164 |
| 2025 | 7 | 156 |
Notable alumni
-
Cecil Williams
- Occupations
- Methodist pastorreligious leader
- Biography
-
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.
-
Azie Taylor Morton
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
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 U.S. currency during her tenure.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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 | 182 |
| 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 |