C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX Huston-Tillotson is a church-affiliated college. It was formed by the 1952 merger of Tillotson College (founded in 1877) and Samuel Huston College (founded in 1876). Its 23-acre campus is located one mile from downtown Austin. Web Site www.htu.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,053 Women 636 (60.4%) Men 417 (39.6%) Graduate Students 50 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 30% of 4,167 applicants were admitted Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math 420-520 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 420-530 range of middle 50% SAT Writing ACT Composite 16-20 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $23,414 Tuition and Fees $14,346 Room and Board $7,568 Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 38% of classes 10-19 students: 37% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Austin Population 820,611 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 3.1% First-Year Students Returning 51.3% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 13.3% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.1% Asian 64.2% Black/African-American 27.8% Hispanic/Latino 0.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 6.1% White 1.0% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 3 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required May 1 SAT Only Recommended May 1 ACT Only Recommended May 1 SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Recommended May 1 Considered if submitted Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 900 Chicon Street City, State, Zip Austin, TX 78702-2795 Phone (512) 505-3028 Fax (512) 505-3190 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admission@htu.edu Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $25 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission No Student can defer admission Transfer applications not accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math 420-520 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading 420-530 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 30% of 4,167 applicants were admitted 31% of 2,651 applicants were admitted 28% of 1,516 applicants were admitted 318 (26%) of 1,242 admitted students enrolled 181 (22%) of 819 admitted students enrolled 137 (32%) of 423 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 16-20 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $23,414 Tuition and Fees $14,346 Room and Board $7,568 Books and Supplies $1,000 Other Expenses $500 Payment Plans Installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 15 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal and Institutional Methodologies Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003577 Institution's own form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans Private loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Music
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Education, General Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General History, General Kinesiology and Exercise Science Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Music, General Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Secondary Education and Teaching Social Studies Teacher Education Sociology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services, Parks and recreation, Psychology Engineering Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 38% of classes 10-19 students: 37% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes 2-9 students: 26% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 62% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 12% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Holdings Computing Computer Ownership Computers on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Yes Students not required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Education Master's Programs of Study Educational Leadership and Administration
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Austin Population 820,611 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Urban environment 23 acres Temperature 38.6 average low in January, 91.1 average high in September Rain 85 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 4 mile(s) from campus in Austin 4 mile(s) from campus in Austin 3 mile(s) from campus in Austin HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting Off-Campus Housing Assistance Freshmen are required to live on campus Freshmen are guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports cheerleading STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations choral groups, drama theatre, national fraternities, national sororities, campus ministries, zeta phi beta sorority, inc, alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc, the gentlemen's club, pre-alumni council Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,053 Women 636 (60.4%) Men 417 (39.6%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,003 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 3.1% Average Age All Graduate Students 50 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.1% Asian 64.2% Black/African-American 27.8% Hispanic/Latino 0.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 6.1% White 1.0% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 51.3% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 13.3% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 21% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 23.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018