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Huston-Tillotson University

Austin, Texas 78702-2795

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanHBCU

Known for business — close-knit campus

Huston-Tillotson University is a private institution in Austin with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 982 undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,937 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,847.

Established
1875
Type
Private historically black university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
982Students
16:1Student:Faculty
36%Grad Rate
$42,937Earnings 10yr
$19,847Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$14,703
Room & Board$8,449
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$25,336
Average Net Price$19,847
Median Debt at Graduation$30,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$326

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,481
$30–48K$19,707
$48–75K$21,716
$75–110K$22,434
$110K+$22,836

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

27.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

14.0%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,999

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (23)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

51%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
982
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
62%

Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Black 76%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate36.1%
Freshman Retention50.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,342
10 Years$42,937

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Rams

Basketball game

History & Fun Facts

  • History Huston–Tillotson University began with the 1952 merger of two earlier schools: "Tillotson College" and "Samuel Huston College".
  • "Tillotson Collegiate and Normal Institute" was chartered as a coeducational school in 1877 by the American Missionary Society of Congregational churches and its namesake, George Jeffrey Tillotson.
  • It opened on January 17, 1881, and had 12 presidents: "William E.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from TX state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Austinpop. 960K
1 mi(2 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
74 mi(128 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
145 mi(251 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

AUS Austin6 mi
SAT San Antonio68 mi
IAH Houston Intercontinental144 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1693 mi · ~48h 55m drive
New York, NY1510 mi · ~43h 37m drive
Hartford, CT1601 mi · ~46h 15m drive
Providence, RI1663 mi · ~48h 3m drive
Albany, NY1574 mi · ~45h 28m drive
Syracuse, NY1479 mi · ~42h 44m drive
Rochester, NY1420 mi · ~41h 1m drive
Buffalo, NY1356 mi · ~39h 10m drive
Philadelphia, PA1434 mi · ~41h 26m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1218 mi · ~35h 11m drive
Harrisburg, PA1359 mi · ~39h 16m drive
Newark, NJ1502 mi · ~43h 23m drive
Washington, DC1315 mi · ~37h 59m drive
Baltimore, MD1346 mi · ~38h 53m drive
Atlanta, GA817 mi · ~23h 36m drive
Charlotte, NC1037 mi · ~29h 57m drive
Raleigh, NC1167 mi · ~33h 43m drive
Miami, FL1112 mi · ~32h 7m drive
Orlando, FL990 mi · ~28h 36m drive
Tampa, FL934 mi · ~26h 59m drive
Nashville, TN752 mi · ~21h 43m drive
New Orleans, LA458 mi · ~13h 14m drive
Richmond, VA1264 mi · ~36h 31m drive
Chicago, IL979 mi · ~28h 17m drive
Detroit, MI1164 mi · ~33h 38m drive
Minneapolis, MN1045 mi · ~30h 11m drive
St. Louis, MO719 mi · ~20h 46m drive
Kansas City, MO636 mi · ~18h 22m drive
Indianapolis, IN925 mi · ~26h 43m drive
Columbus, OH1066 mi · ~30h 48m drive
Cleveland, OH1183 mi · ~34h 11m drive
Milwaukee, WI1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive
Dallas, TX182 mi · ~5h 15m drive
Houston, TX145 mi · ~4h 11m drive
Austin, TX1 mi · ~2 min drive
San Antonio, TX74 mi · ~2h 8m drive
Los Angeles, CA1226 mi · ~35h 25m drive
San Francisco, CA1501 mi · ~43h 22m drive
San Diego, CA1156 mi · ~33h 24m drive
Seattle, WA1771 mi · ~51h 10m drive
Portland, OR1709 mi · ~49h 22m drive
Denver, CO772 mi · ~22h 18m drive
Phoenix, AZ870 mi · ~25h 8m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1075 mi · ~31h 3m drive
Honolulu, HI3751 mi · ~108h 22m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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