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Huston-Tillotson University admits 39% of those who apply, which makes it selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1014 out of 1600 (midpoints: 455 in reading and writing, 455 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 17 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees for a year | $26,709 |
| Room and meals on campus | $8,469 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $37,764 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $32,089 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off. It is 126% above the median net price of colleges in Texas on this site ($14,222). International students normally pay the published tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $30,876 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $33,313 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $34,319 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $34,673 |
| Above $110,000 | $37,021 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | TX median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 58% | 67% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 35% | 41% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $46,645 | $51,026 | $53,132 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Texas and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
69% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 81% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 54% women and 46% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 115 of the 163 colleges in Texas on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 2,253.
Other colleges in Texas of a similar size
- Schreiner UniversityKerrville, private nonprofit
- Our Lady of the Lake UniversitySan Antonio, private nonprofit
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan Antonio, public
- Austin CollegeSherman, private nonprofit
- McMurry UniversityAbilene, private nonprofit
- Concordia University TexasAustin, private nonprofit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Huston-Tillotson University?
Huston-Tillotson University admits 39% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Huston-Tillotson University?
Published tuition and fees are $26,709 a year. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of Huston-Tillotson University?
35% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.