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Huston-Tillotson University, HT, was founded in 1881. It is a historically black, co-educational college in Austin, Texas that originated as two colleges: the Samuel Huston College and the Tillotson College. These two colleges merged to form the Huston-Tillotson College in 1952. It was renamed Huston-Tillotson University in 2005. HT, which has a campus of over 20 acres, offers degrees in business administration, social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences/ mathematics, computer science, and humanities/ fine arts.
The HT athletics teams, which are nicknamed the Rams, participate in basketball, volleyball, softball, track, cross-country and soccer sports events. Alexander Howard, African-American feminist studies theoretician; and Elizabeth Conley, Texas philanthropist are some of the notable alumni of the university.
Huston Tillotson can be found in Austin, TX (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Multiple Protestant Denomination school. Huston Tillotson is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Post-Baccalaureate certificate is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Huston Tillotson are in nutrition and exercise therapy and security and law enforcement.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Huston Tillotson turned down 44% of potential students in 2007-2008. Only 25% of students scored 360 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 350 to 500, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Huston Tillotson works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 768 students were enrolled in the school. Huston Tillotson has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Huston Tillotson. The school offers students meal plans. Huston Tillotson student athletes compete in Red River Athletic Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Huston Tillotson University
900 Chicon St
Austin, TX 78702-2795
General Phone: (512) 505-3000
http://www.htu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 23 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, political science, English, history |
| Education And Teaching | 17 | teacher ed |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | exercise science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Science | 5 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Media | 0 | mass communication |
Number of programs and degrees for Huston Tillotson in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 93 | 15 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 17 | 1 |
Huston Tillotson is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Huston Tillotson had a total enrollment of 768 students (623 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 11% |
| Black | 75% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 96% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Huston Tillotson offers campus housing for 464 of its 623 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Austin, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 743 | 413 | 56% | 179 | 43% |
| Men | 425 | 219 | 52% | 98 | 45% |
| Women | 318 | 194 | 61% | 81 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 360 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 350 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 11 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 58% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,184 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,184 |
| Room and board | $ 6,400 |
| Room charge | $ 2,880 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,520 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Huston Tillotson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357700)
Huston Tillotson has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $55,740 | 5 | $56,235 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $50,064 | 5 | $46,463 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $48,700 | 6 | $46,258 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $50,863 | 18 | $47,930 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Track | Red River Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| Basketball | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Track | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 11 | 19 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Huston Tillotson Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Multiple Protestant Denomination affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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