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Huston-Tillotson University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Texas

Huston-Tillotson University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
39.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹25,08,830Out-of-state
Students
1,005Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

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.

Admissions planning estimate

39.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 13.7%–64.5%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

Reported admit rate

39 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite800-1160
4001600
ACT composite16-28
136

What a year costs

₹34,17,058 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹25,08,830
  • Housing₹7,95,510
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹34,17,058
After aid (average) ₹18,52,245

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹25,08,830
Out-of-state ₹25,08,830

Average aid awarded: ₹4,62,991 a year.

Outcomes and support

58.2%
Retention
33.9%
Graduation

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 61.1%
Hispanic 10.6%
White 7.2%
Unknown 2%
Asian 0.2%

3 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate39.09%
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %800
SAT Composite 75th %1160
ACT Composite 25th %16
ACT Composite 75th %28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹25,08,830
Out-of-State Tuition₹25,08,830
Average Housing Cost₹7,95,510
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹18,52,245
Average Aid Awarded₹4,62,991

Student Body Diversity

African American61.09%
Asian0.2%
Hispanic10.55%
White7.16%
Multiracial0.00
Native American0.00
Pacific Islander0.00
International19%
Unknown Race1.99%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate33.94%
Retention Rate58.19%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates1005

Contact

Street Address900 Chicon St
ZIP Code78702
Phone(512) 505-3000
Websitehttps://www.htu.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/