Huston-Tillotson University Admission
Acceptance Rate
39.09%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
23.26%
Freshmen Enrollment
290
SAT Scores
900
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 3,190 students have applied and 1,247 students have allowed to admit to Huston-Tillotson University (Acceptance rate: 39.09%). Huston-Tillotson's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.26 % where 290 students have finally enrolled out of 1,247 admitted students.
Huston-Tillotson acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Arlington Baptist University and Dallas Christian College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 47.57%).
Huston-Tillotson enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 38.44%).
How to Apply to Huston-Tillotson University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Huston-Tillotson. Huston-Tillotson offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.htu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.htu.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | htu.edu/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | htu.edu/enrollment/veterans |
| Athletic | htu.edu/offices/institutional-research/common-data-sets/ |
| Disability Service | htu.edu/students/services/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Huston-Tillotson and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Huston-Tillotson University is 900 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Huston-Tillotson University is comparable to the schools (average score is 988). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Huston-Tillotson University | 900 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 988 | 19 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Huston-Tillotson University, 15 students submitted SAT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 900 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 430 | 440 | 590 |
| Mathematics | 370 | 460 | 570 |
| Total | 800 | 900 | 1,160 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Huston-Tillotson University, 16 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 22 | 28 |
| English | 16 | 21 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 22 | 28 |
Huston-Tillotson Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Huston-Tillotson University. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school record and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |