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Huston-Tillotson University

900 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702

Website: Huston-Tillotson University

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Anthony and Louise Viaer Alumni Hall
Anthony and Louise Viaer Alumni Hall
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Huston-Tillotson University School Description

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 mission of the University is to provide 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.

Huston-Tillotson College was formed by the merger of Samuel Huston College and Tillotson College, which was effective on October 24, 1952. Huston-Tillotson College remained primarily a black college after the merger, although there were no restrictions as to race.

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.

In 1966 the 23-acre campus contained an administration building, science building, two residence halls, student union-dining hall, gymnasium-auditorium, music hall, lounge, and two other halls. The Downs-Jones Library houses more that 86,000 volumes, subscribes to more than 350 periodicals, and is a member of TexShare, a library resource-sharing program which enables students, faculty, and staff to borrow books from other member libraries. By the early 1970s new buildings included a classroom-administration building, a chapel, an addition of three wings to the women's dormitory, and an addition of two wings to the men's dormitory. In 2004, the first phase of renovation work was completed on the Old Administration Building and it reopened after standing unoccupied for 35 years.

Huston-Tillotson University believes that learning also takes place through experiences outside of the classroom. The Office of Campus Life and First Year Experience (FYE) is primarily responsible for the development of co-curricular programs, activities and events that contribute to the mission and goals of the University. Educational, cultural, civic and social programming is designed to expose students to growth avenues that will prepare them for success in a diverse society.

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Huston-Tillotson University

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Huston-Tillotson University is a historically black university in Austin, Texas, United States. The school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund.

History

The history of Huston - Tillotson University lies in two schools: Tillotson College and Samuel Huston College.

Tillotson Collegiate and Normal Institute was chartered as a coeducational school in 1877 by the American Missionary Society of Congregational churches and its namesake, George Jeffrey Tillotson. It opened on January 17, 1881 and had 12 presidents: "William E. Brooks, first president (1881-85), was succeeded by John Hershaw (1886), Henry L. Lubbell (1886-1889), William M. Brown (1889-93), Winfield S. Goss (1894-95), Marshall R. Gaines (1896-1904), Arthur W. Partch (1905-06), Isaac M. Agard (1907-18), and Francis W. Fletcher (1919-23). J. T. Hodges, the first African American to be president (1924-29), was followed by Mary E. Branchqv (1930-44) and William H. Jones, who became president in 1944." Tillotson College was a women's college from 1926-1935.

Samuel Huston College developed out of an 1876 Methodist Episcopal conference. An 1883 agreement with the Freedmen's Aid Society led to the development of the college. The college was named after Samuel Huston of Marengo, Iowa and the college opened in 1900.

On October 24, 1952 Tillotson College and Samuel Huston College merged to form Huston-Tillotson College. It then became Huston-Tillotson University on February 28, 2005.

Campus

Anthony and Louise Viaer Alumni Hall

The Anthony and Louise Viaer Alumni Hall (formerly known as the Old Administration Building) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Residence halls

The university has two residence halls.

  • Beard-Burrowes Residence Hall is for male students
  • Allen-Frazier Residence Hall is for female students

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Multiple Protestant Denomination
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
675
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
96%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 10,040
Students Receiving Aid:
97%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Huston-Tillotson University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Huston-Tillotson University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 96%
Part-Time 4%
Men vs. Women
Men 57%
Women 43%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 78%
Hispanic 9%
Caucasian 7%
Other 5%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 94%
Out-of-State 6%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 94%
California 1%
Louisiana 0%
Georgia 0%
Florida 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 70%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Basketball (Red River Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Red River Athletic Conference)
Track (Red River Athletic Conference)

Huston-Tillotson University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 10,040    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 8,436    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,602    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,900 92%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,082 87%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 4,155 20%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,500 97%  
Any Aid:
   97%  

Huston-Tillotson University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 40% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 27%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 350, Math: 355
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 435, Math: 470
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 20%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 14, Verbal: 11, Math: 14
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 17, Verbal: 17, Math: 18

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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In the fall of 1998 there were 59 faculty members and 621 students at Huston-Tillotson University. Larry L. Earvin became the fifth president of the University in 2000 and moved the institution to university status.

Photos

  • Anthony and Louise Viaer Alumni Hall
    Anthony and Louise Viaer Alumni Hall [source]
  • Beard-Burrowes Residence Hall
    Beard-Burrowes Residence Hall [source]
  • Allen-Frazier Residence Hall
    Allen-Frazier Residence Hall [source]
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    Huston-Tillotson University logo [source]
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