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Huston-Tillotson University

Huston-Tillotson University

Austin, TX · City · 1,005 students
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$19,719
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
35%
Graduation rate
43% typical
$42,937
Earnings 10 years on
$45,606 typical
39%
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Established in 1875 as Austin’s oldest institution of higher learning, Huston-Tillotson University is a private Historically Black University renowned for its supportive community and strong degree programs in business administration, biology, kinesiology, and education. The university distinguishes itself through innovative initiatives in environmental justice and urban sustainability, highlighted by nationally recognized, student-led organizations like "Green is the New Black." Situated in the heart of vibrant East Austin, HT offers a close-knit, culturally rich campus experience driven by faith-rooted traditions, active Divine Nine Greek life, and a dedicated focus on social advocacy and community leadership.

Wikipedia:Huston–Tillotson University (HT) is a private historically Black university in Austin, Texas, United States. Established in 1875, it was the first institution of higher learning in Austin. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund. Huston–Tillotson University awards bachelor's degrees in business, education, the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, science, and technology and a master's degree in educational leadership. It also offers alternative teacher certification and academic programs for undergraduates interested in pursuing post-graduate degrees in law and medicine.

Location
Austin, TX, 78702-2795 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
AUS · Austin
6 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$26,709
Housing & food (on campus)$8,469
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$25,384
Average net price$19,719
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$26,709
Housing & food (on campus)$8,469
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$25,384
Average net price$19,719
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,219
$30–48k
$19,361
$48–75k
$20,487
$75–110k
$22,757
$110k+
$24,418
Grants from the school
18% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $2,317
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
35%
Within 4 yrs
27%
Back for yr 2
58%
Transferred
4%
Pell students: 41.8% · others: 6.3% 
8 yrs after starting
40% graduated · 7% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 52% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$38,342
10 yrs after entry$42,937
Debt
Median at graduation$30,750
Monthly payment$326
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$31k
90th percentile$43,531
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
39%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1014
R 430–590 · M 370–570
ACT midpoint
17
Comp 16–28 · E 16–26 · M 15–28
SAT middle 50%: 800–1160
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Admitted students
Admit rate: men 40.3% · women 38.0% 
Yield: 23.3% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 46%Women 54%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
61%
First-gen
43%
Family income
$28,322
Independent
42%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
20%
Where first-years come from
In state (TX)
59.0%
Out of state
5.2%
International
31.4%

Most out-of-state first-years from: GA 3 · FL 2 · LA 2 · AR 1 · CA 1

Race & ethnicity
White
7%
Hispanic
11%
Black
61%
Non-resident
19%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$38,342
After 10 yrs
$42,937
Business Administration, Management and Operations62
Psychology, General29
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness20
Computer and Information Sciences, General8
Biology, General6
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5
Mathematics3
Music3
English Language and Literature, General2
Chemistry2
Sociology2
History2
Communication and Media Studies1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$14M
Full-time faculty
35%
Faculty salary
$6,364/mo
Teaching spend
$9,511
per student
Federal loans
69%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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