Huston-Tillotson University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5603 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1573 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1489 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #76 of 119 | In Texas |
| #4 of 9 | In Austin |
| #6268 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #6335 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #6393 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6707 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Multiple Protestant Denomination
- Acceptance rate
- 52%
- Undergraduates
- 991
- Graduates
- 34
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 52% and is among the top 16% 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 | 52% | 50% | 53% |
| Applicants | 1,885 | 898 | 987 |
| Admissions | 979 | 452 | 527 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 180 | 90 | 90 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 4 |
322 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
45 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 840
or below
75% of them
had 1000
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Huston-Tillotson University are 840-1000 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 14
or below
75% of them
had 20
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Huston-Tillotson University are 14-20 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | 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 |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 566 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 255 (25%) |
| White | 133 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 44 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 10 (1%) |
| Asian | 9 (0.9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 6 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Huston-Tillotson University is $21,069 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 | $19,974 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,610 |
| $48-75K | $20,965 |
| $75-110K | $22,079 |
| $110K+ | $23,026 |
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 | 494 |
|---|---|
| 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 201 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs and 8 master's in Business Administration and Management, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Huston-Tillotson University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | 8 | |
| Psychology, General | 38 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 35 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 26 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 26 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 22 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 35 | 201 | 8 |
Huston-Tillotson University has a graduation rate of 32%, which is among the 15% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 20% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Huston-Tillotson University has published 104 scientific papers with 604 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, Medicine, Environmental Science, Psychology, Economics, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 | 18 |
| 2016 | 4 | 33 |
| 2017 | 12 | 42 |
| 2018 | 6 | 36 |
| 2019 | 7 | 55 |
| 2020 | 6 | 55 |
| 2021 | 8 | 75 |
| 2022 | 7 | 96 |
| 2023 | 7 | 125 |
Notable alumni
-
Azie Taylor Morton
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Azie Taylor Morton served as 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.
-
Cecil Williams
- Occupations
- Methodist pastor
- Biography
-
Albert Cecil Williams is an American pastor, community leader, and author who is the pastor emeritus of Glide Memorial United Methodist Church in San Francisco.
-
Bobby Bradford
- Occupations
- jazz musiciancomposer
- 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
- activistsuffragist
- 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 | 148 |
| 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 |