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Huston-Tillotson University

900 Chicon Street, Austin, TX 78702-279 -

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Huston-Tillotson University is a historically black college affiliated with The United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). The University provides its increasingly diverse student body with an exemplary education that is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, balanced with professional development, and directed to public service and leadership. The University prepares students with the integrity and civility to thrive in a diverse society, fosters spiritual development, preserves and promotes interest in the accomplishments and experiences of the University’s historic constituents and evolving population, and creates and sustains supportive relationships which advance the Huston-Tillotson University community.

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School Overview:

	Huston-Tillotson University
County	Travis County, TX
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate	730 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	50 students

Total Enrollment	768 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	458 students
Tuition	$10,438
Tuition Notes	Annual Tuition Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	97%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	74%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$2,240
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	38%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$3,779
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	37%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$4,069
% Students Receiving Loans	79%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$5,636

School Notes:

Huston-Tillotson University does not discriminate in its student admissions and educational programs or other College-administered programs on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability or disability, or criteria prohibited under state and federal age discrimination statutes.
The Huston-Tillotson University School of Business and Technology is committed to providing educational opportunities to individuals interested in pursuing undergraduate degrees in business and computer science. A major objective of the School of Business and Technology is the preparation of students of diverse origins and backgrounds to become competent leaders in business, industry, and government in the global marketplace as well as to excel in graduate studies.
Huston-Tillotson University awards undergraduates, four year degrees in business, education, the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, science and technology. A multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-faith institution, the University welcomes students of all ages, races, and religions.
The campus is located a few blocks east of IH-35. Exit Seventh Street from IH-35 and travel east to Chicon Street.
Huston-Tillotson University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4501 for questions about the accreditation of Huston-Tillotson University.
Profile last updated: 07/16/2008.

In the News:

TXSU, Huston-Tillotson to Ban Smoking (FOX 7 Austin)
posted on April 28, 2011 at 04:05:36 am
Tuesday, Huston-Tillotson University became a tobacco-free campus. Then Wednesday, the President of Texas State University announced that the campus would be tobacco-free as of August 1.
Two local universities go smoke-free (KXAN 36 Austin)
posted on April 27, 2011 at 05:34:14 pm
Huston-Tillotson University made the health conscious and historical move this week. Texas State University will follow suit before classes start in the fall.
Huston-Tillotson University goes tobacco-free (YNN Austin)
posted on April 26, 2011 at 10:39:07 pm
Huston-Tillotson University became the first tobacco-free campus in Central Texas Tuesday.
College students worry future teaching jobs non-existent (KVUE-TV Austin)
posted on February 24, 2011 at 12:18:19 am
College students are paying attention to education spending and massive job eliminations. They are worried about finding a teaching job after graduation. Many are working hard now to set themselves apart and find employment. At the Huston-Tillotson University campus in East Austin, professionalism was the lesson of the day. Dr. Eric Budd lectured to a classroom of future teachers. He tells ...
Man arrested, accused of Huston-Tillotson University fire (KVUE-TV Austin)
posted on February 21, 2011 at 10:48:19 pm
Austin police arrested a man accused of starting a fire at a Huston-Tillotson University dorm. The fire broke out in the early morning hours on Christmas Eve at the Beard-Burrowes Residence Hall. Aaron McKinley was arrested Monday morning and charged with first degree felony arson. McKinley did not reveal a motive for setting the fire. It was limited to a few rooms on the west side of the hall ...