Huston Tillotson University: Review & Facts

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Huston Tillotson University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,025 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1875 and is one of the 23 colleges located in Austin, Texas.

Huston Tillotson University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with Protestant Church.

Academic Offerings

At Huston Tillotson University you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

19

Huston Tillotson University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 19 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Psychology, General Studies, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Huston Tillotson University student retention rate is relatively low at 69% (close to Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

69%

Fair

The graduation rate at Huston Tillotson University is low: 31%.

Student to faculty ratio at Huston Tillotson University is decent, 16:1. Find out more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is close to the nationwide median, around $12,600 per year. The additional fees at Huston Tillotson University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $2,200, which comes to a total of $14,800 per academic year.

Read the details about Huston Tillotson University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

52%

Doable

As reported in recent data, 1,885 applications were submitted and 979 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Huston Tillotson University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$4,400

Medium

Huston Tillotson University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Huston Tillotson University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

Huston Tillotson University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 500 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- about $4,400 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Huston Tillotson University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Huston Tillotson University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Huston Tillotson University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Huston Tillotson University
900 Chicon St
Austin, Texas
78702-2795, USA