Overview
Huston-Tillotson University is a private historically black institution located in Austin, Texas. It is affiliated with both the United Church of Christ and United Methodist Church and offers students a weekly chapel service, bible study groups, and a gospel choir. HTU is committed to sustainability and is home to an organic food garden, research greenhouse, and Solar Charging workstations. Communications, teacher education, and business administration and management are popular fields of study.
Acceptance Rate:
52%
Average Net Price:
$16,775
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
2.9
Average ACT Composite
15
Average SAT Composite
893
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $14,703 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $14,703 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,449 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
61%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,458
61%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,456
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,229
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
58%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1102
87%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,456
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
57%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$1,643
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,128
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$272
Students receiving federal loans
53%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$1,387
Average Other Loans Per Year
$4,973
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Multiple Protestant Denomination
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
1885
Students Applied
49%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
69
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 | |
| Other | May 1 |
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
16%
Submitting ACT
28%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 15
Average SAT Composite: 893
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
2.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,025
Total Number of Undergrads
991
0
100
21%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
31%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
19
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
43%
Student Organizations
36
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
35%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
39%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Rams
School Colors
maroon and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
92
Total Female Athletes
71
Intramural Sports
1
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Huston-Tillotson University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,200
Top 5 Cities
Austin
Houston
Dallas
San Antonio
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Hustin-Tillotson University
Austin Independent School District
City of Austin
H-E-B
Austin Community College
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Community & Social Services
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,128
Loan Default Rate
20%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$272
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe professors strive to help and support you with exceeding in your education.
Daneesha from San Antonio, TX
Yes everyone is very helpful.
Megan from Beaumont, TX
A small university main purpose to better educate kids and send graduates off with a wide variety of opportunties to suceed in life.
Shaniqua from Killeen, TX
Huston-Tillotson is a small campus with benefits, you have the chance to built student teacher relationship. The family motto that HT stands for means you're always home. The spiritual connection that we have at HT is always a good way to never forget the plan set for you.
Keirra from Houston, TX
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