Huston-Tillotson University

Austin, TX · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

HBCU Large city

39%Acceptance rate
$19,719Average net price / year
34%Graduation rate
$42,937Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$30,750Median debt at graduation
1,005Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$26,709
Total cost of attendance
$25,384
Room & board
$8,469
Books & supplies
$1,200
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

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
39.1%
Average SAT
1014
SAT reading (25–75%)
430–590
SAT math (25–75%)
370–570
ACT composite (25–75%)
16–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
34%
First-year retention
58%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$38,342
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,937
Median debt (graduates)
$30,750
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
61%
Students with federal loans
69%

Programs: what graduates earn

2 of 23 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Social Sciences, Other——$33,984
Business Administration, Management and Operations62—$31,375

Students

Undergraduates
1,005
Graduate students
96
Part-time
20%
Women / men
54% / 46%
White
7%
Hispanic
11%
Black
61%
Asian
0%
International
19%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Avg faculty salary
$57,276 / year
Full-time faculty
35%
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
www.htu.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Natural Resources & Conservation – 1% of degrees
  • Communication & Journalism – 1% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 6% of degrees
  • Education – 12% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 9% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Huston-Tillotson University?

39.1% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1014 on the SAT.

How much does Huston-Tillotson University cost?

The average net price after grants is $19,719 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $26,709 and the full cost of attendance is $25,384.

How much do Huston-Tillotson University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $42,937 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

34% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.