Huston–Tillotson University
Huston–Tillotson University at a Glance
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Huston–Tillotson University Featured Rankings
About Huston–Tillotson University
According to Wikipedia, Huston–Tillotson University is a private historically black university in Austin, Texas. Established in 1875, Huston–Tillotson University was the first institution of higher learning in Austin. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund. Huston–Tillotson University awards bachelor's degrees in business, education, the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, science, and technology and a master's degree in educational leadership. The university also offers alternative teacher certification and academic programs for undergraduates interested in pursuing post-graduate degrees in law and medicine.
Huston–Tillotson University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39% | 58% | 35% | 980 | 22 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Huston–Tillotson University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $26,709 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $30,876 |
| 30K - 48K | $33,313 |
| 48K - 75K | $34,319 |
| 75K - 110K | $34,673 |
| 110K+ | $37,021 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Huston–Tillotson University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Huston–Tillotson University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $46,645 a year, and 90% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Huston–Tillotson University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1,363 | 1,303 | 60 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Huston–Tillotson University?
Huston–Tillotson University is located at 900 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702-2795.
How Safe is Huston–Tillotson University?
No violent or property offenses were reported on Huston–Tillotson University’s campus in 2024. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Huston–Tillotson University has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Austin has a violent crime rate of 0.48% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 3.29%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Huston–Tillotson University Known For?
Huston–Tillotson University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Political Science
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Literature
- History
- Psychology
- Biology
- Communications
Huston–Tillotson University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Huston–Tillotson University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Huston–Tillotson University ranks #712 in the U.S. and #2408 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesHuston–Tillotson University ranks #755 in the U.S. and #1409 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesHuston–Tillotson University ranks #811 in the U.S. and #3514 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesHuston–Tillotson University ranks #998 in the U.S. and #3918 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesHuston–Tillotson University ranks #1022 in the U.S. and #5473 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesHuston–Tillotson University ranks #1107 in the U.S. and #4795 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesHuston–Tillotson University ranks #1124 in the U.S. and #4620 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesHuston–Tillotson University ranks #1312 in the U.S. and #5571 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesHuston–Tillotson University ranks #1341 in the U.S. and #4081 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesHuston–Tillotson University ranks #1473 in the U.S. and #4730 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesHuston–Tillotson University ranks #1493 in the U.S. and #3932 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesHuston–Tillotson University ranks #1716 in the U.S. and #6970 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesHuston–Tillotson University ranks #1861 in the U.S. and #6926 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesWho Are Huston–Tillotson University's Most Influential Alumni?
Huston–Tillotson University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Nursing, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Huston–Tillotson University's most famous alumni:
- Cecil Williams
- An American Methodist minister .
- James Andrew Harris
- An American nuclear chemist.
- Robert Stanton
- A Director of the United States National Park Service.
- Bobby Bradford
- An American musician.
- Ernest T. Dixon Jr.
- An American bishop.
- Lucille Elizabeth Bishop Smith
- An African American entrepreneur, chef and inventor .
