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Huston-Tillotson University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Huston-Tillotson University
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Huston-Tillotson University is a private liberal arts college in Austin, Texas, with about 1,000 undergraduates. It is a historically Black college or university (HBCU). It admitted 39.1% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $26,709 a year before aid.

What Huston-Tillotson costs

Huston-Tillotson University charges $26,709 a year in published tuition and fees, about $13,354 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $25,384 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $20,219 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Huston-Tillotson

For fall 2024, Huston-Tillotson University received 3,190 applications and admitted 1,247 students, and 290 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 800 and 1160.

What Huston-Tillotson students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Huston-Tillotson University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Business Administration and Management44
Psychology33
Exercise Science and Kinesiology25
Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration18
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels18
Computer Science8
Biology / Biological Sciences7

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Huston-Tillotson University's acceptance rate? 39.1% for fall 2024: 1,247 of 3,190 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Huston-Tillotson University? $26,709 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Huston-Tillotson University? About 1,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Huston-Tillotson University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 800–1160.

What is the campus setting at Huston-Tillotson University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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