Texas · Austin
Huston-Tillotson University
A private HBCU in Austin whose oldest predecessor dates to 1875; formed by the 1952 merger of Samuel Huston College and Tillotson College, affiliated with the United Methodist and United Church of Christ traditions.
Snapshot
At a glance
Undergraduate enrollment
1,005
Admission rate
39%
Retention (first-year)
58%
Completion (150% of time)
34%
Pell recipients
61%
Black undergraduate share
61%
These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.
Student body
Undergraduate composition
Black
61%
Hispanic
11%
White
7%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
Nonresident
19%
Unknown
2%
Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.
Costs
Tuition and financial aid
Tuition, in-state
$26,709
Tuition, out-of-state
$26,709
Median federal loan debt
$15,999
Federal loan recipients
69%
Pell recipients
61%
Sticker tuition only. Real cost after federal, state, and institutional aid is typically lower — see the school’s net price calculator.
Outcomes
Earnings, retention, and completion
Median earnings, 6 years
$38,342
Median earnings, 10 years
$42,937
Median debt
$15,999
Retention
58%
Completion
34%
Earnings and debt are shown only when federal data is available.
Institution
Campus and classification
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Campus setting
City: large
Carnegie basic
Baccalaureate colleges: diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in
Size and setting
Small four-year, primarily residential
Average faculty salary
$6,364 monthly
Full-time faculty share
35%
DOE unit ID
225575
These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.
Test scores
SAT and ACT
SAT (average)
1,014
ACT composite (25th–75th)
16–28
Middle 50% of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Many HBCUs are test-optional or test-flexible; confirm the current policy at admissions.
23 programs
Academic programs
Associate · 1
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor · 20
- Biology, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Chemistry
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- English Language and Literature, General
- History
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Social Sciences, Other
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Master · 2
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Educational Administration and Supervision
This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.