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Huston-Tillotson University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Austin, TX🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

This private university in Austin enrolls about 1,025 students and admits roughly 39% of applicants. Business and Marketing is the most popular major at 25% of degrees awarded. The 34% six-year graduation rate and 58% first-year retention are notably low, and median federal debt at graduation is $30,750 compared to median earnings of $42,937 ten years after entry.

Acceptance rate
39.1%
Enrollment
1,025
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
34%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
800 – 1160
ACT (composite)
16 – 28
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$19,219
family income
$30–48k
$19,361
family income
$48–75k
$20,487
family income
$75–110k
$22,757
family income
$110k+
$24,418
family income
61% receive Pell grants
69% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Huston-Tillotson University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
25.0%
Psychology
18.8%
Parks & Recreation
14.2%
Education
10.2%
Criminal Justice
10.2%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$42,937
Earnings (6 yr)
$38,342
Completion
34%
Retention
58%
Median debt
$30,750

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Huston-Tillotson University?

Huston-Tillotson University has an acceptance rate of 39.1%, making it selective.

What SAT score do you need for Huston-Tillotson University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 800 and 1160 on the SAT. The ACT range is 16–28.

How much does Huston-Tillotson University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $19,219 per year, rising to $24,418 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.