Mission Statement

As an historically black institution, Huston-Tillotson University’s mission is to provide opportunities to a diverse population for academic achievement with an emphasis on academic excellence, spiritual and ethical development, civic engagement, and leadership in a nurturing environment. 

Accreditation Statement 

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 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Huston-Tillotson University.

General Information

Huston-Tillotson University is affiliated with The United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). HT, in Austin, is a coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences, operating jointly under the auspices of the American Missionary Association of the United Church of Christ, and the Board of Education of The United Methodist Church. Huston-Tillotson College officially changed its name to Huston-Tillotson University on February 28, 2005.

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Student Handbook

Operating Hours

Huston-Tillotson University’s business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST.

Classes are scheduled in the evenings and on weekends as well as during the day.

Direct inquiries to the appropriate offices or Huston-Tillotson University, 900 Chicon Street, Austin, Texas 78702-2795.

Contact Info

• Telephone at 512.505.3000
• Fax at 512.505.3190
• Enrollment Management at 512.505.3028, admission@htu.edu
• Registrar and transcripts at 512.505.3082, eestrickland@htu.edu
• Web site at webmaster@htu.edu

Huston-Tillotson University Location

The campus is located a few blocks east of IH-35. Exit Seventh Street from IH-35 and travel east to Chicon Street. Click here for Google directions to the campus from your current location.