Campus Vibe
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
—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
982Students
16:1Student:Faculty
36%Grad Rate
$42,937Earnings 10yr
$19,847Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Huston-Tillotson University Launches New Data Science Minor
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$19,847
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
2700.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/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
Programs (23)
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
8 Years$40,664
10 Years$42,937
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$32,700
Men
$36,100
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Rams
History & Fun Facts
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)