Huston-Tillotson University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. 62% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Huston-Tillotson University is a private nonprofit institution located in Austin, Texas with approximately 982 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $19,847 per year. The graduation rate is 36%, and the typical graduate earns $34,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Huston–Tillotson University (HT) is a private historically black university in Austin, Texas, United States. Established in 1875, it 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. It also offers alternative teacher certification and academic programs for undergraduates interested in pursuing post-graduate degrees in law and medicine.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 36% graduation rate and 51% freshman retention suggest many students don't finish, which is a serious concern worth asking the school about directly. That said, as Austin's oldest HBCU with deep historical roots, it offers a close-knit community and relatively manageable debt ($15,999 at graduation) for students who do complete their degree. Worth considering if you're drawn to the HBCU experience in a thriving city and have a clear plan to stay on track academically, but compare your options carefully given the outcomes data.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (982 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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