Students attend Huston Tillotson in Austin, Texas, a large city. The school is proud of its Multiple Protestant Denomination status. Huston Tillotson is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Post-Baccalaureate certificate.
Huston Tillotson is known for its programs in mathematics, computer science and engineering, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 360. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 340 and 468.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 706 students at Huston Tillotson (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population.
Huston Tillotson has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Huston Tillotson offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Red River Athletic Conference. Huston Tillotson 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
Admissions Phone: (512) 505-3028
Financial Aid Phone: (512) 505-3030
http://www.htu.edu
Huston Tillotson awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 24 | political science, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, English, history |
| Business And Management | 16 | business management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | exercise science |
| Science | 4 | biology, chemistry |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Media | 2 | mass communication |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1 | psychology |
Number of programs and degrees for Huston Tillotson in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 69 | 14 |
Huston Tillotson is a historically black college.
In 2005, Huston Tillotson had a total enrollment of 706 students (656 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 8% |
| Black | 74% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 93% |
| California | 2% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Huston Tillotson offers campus housing for 457 of its 656 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 409 | 227 | 56% | 168 | 74% |
| Men | 142 | 100 | 70% | 87 | 87% |
| Women | 267 | 127 | 48% | 81 | 64% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 360 | 440 |
| SAT Math | 340 | 468 |
| ACT Verbal | 10 | 16 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 17 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 50% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 70% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (512) 505-3028
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,190 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,190 |
| Room and board | $ 5,542 |
| Room charge | $ 2,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,293 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
Huston Tillotson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (512) 505-3030
Huston Tillotson has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $45,220 | 3 | $48,944 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $42,694 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $39,635 | 9 | $39,591 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,893 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $42,331 | 20 | $41,720 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Track | Red River Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35 | 22 | 57 |
| Basketball | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| Track | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 8 | 19 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Huston Tillotson Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Multiple Protestant Denomination affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
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
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Huston Tillotson.
(What are QuickSchools?)
Mathematics
Computer Science And Engineering
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.