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First Year Students
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Admission Requirements
First-Time Freshman
Huston-Tillotson University recognizes the achievements of talented students who excelled in high school and grants these students the distinction they deserve as having excellence in academic performance. Follow these steps to complete the admissions process. If you have questions, you can contact us.
Submit High School Transcripts
All transcripts submitted must be in an electronic format. Students may elect to send the official transcripts via Parchment, SPEEDE, or it can be sent directly from their high school representative.
Submit Test Scores
Submit your SAT and/or ACT scores to us at admissions@htu.edu.
Complete Your FAFSA
To be considered for federal and state financial aid and awards, students will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Please add Huston-Tillotson University’s school code to their application: 003577.
Distinguished Admission
Huston-Tillotson University recognizes the achievements of talented students who excelled in high school and grant these students the distinction they deserve as having excellence in academic performance.
Applicants who meet these requirements are reviewed by the University Scholarship Subcommittee. Applicants who meet these requirements may also be recommended to the Honors Committee for consideration for available scholarships and admittance to the distinguished W.E.B. DuBois Honors Program.
- Pay non-refundable $25 admission application fee
- 3.5 GPA or higher
- 22 ACT Composite Test Score or 1080 SAT Test Score (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + Mathematics Test-optional)
Regular Admission
- Pay non-refundable $25 admission application fee
- 2.3 to 2.49 GPA
- 16 ACT Composite Test Score or 900 SAT Test Score (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + Mathematics) (Test-optional)
Automatic Admission
- Pay non-refundable $25 admission application fee
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Submit Official ACT or SAT Test Scores (Test-optional)
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Distinguished Admission
Huston-Tillotson University recognizes the achievements of talented students who excelled in high school and grant these students the distinction they deserve as having excellence in academic performance.
- Pay non-refundable $25 admission application fee
- 3.5 GPA or higher
- 22 ACT Composite Test Score or 1080 SAT Test Score (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + Mathematics) (Test-optional)
Applicants who meet these requirements are reviewed by the University Scholarship Subcommittee. Applicants who meet these requirements may also be recommended to the Honors Committee for consideration for available scholarships and admittance to the distinguished W.E.B. DuBois Honors Program.
Automatic Admission
- Pay non-refundable $25 admission application fee
- 2.3 to 2.49 GPA
- 16 ACT Composite Test Score or 900 SAT Test Score (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + Mathematics) (Test-optional)
Regular Admission
- Pay non-refundable $25 admission application fee
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Submit Official ACT or SAT Test Scores (Test-optional)
Contact Admission
- 512.505.3160
- 512.505.3192
- admissions@htu.edu
- Agard-Lovinggood Building, 2nd Floor
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Office of Admission
Huston-Tillotson University
900 Chicon Street
Austin, TX 78702
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday;
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Summer Hours:
Monday – Thursday;
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday;
8:30 a.m. – 12 noon
First Year Experience
First-Year Experience (FYE) Program is a comprehensive educational support system designed to assist students in making a successful transition to HT and higher learning.
Campus Life
The Office of Campus Life is part of the Division of Student Affairs and is housed in the Davage-Durden Student Union. Helping students become well rounded individuals is a primary goal of the office which serves as a clearinghouse for student organizations at Huston-Tillotson University.
Health Services
Huston-Tillotson University is committed to providing quality health care for its student body that is accessible, timely, and customer service oriented with dignity. Maintaining good health is essential and a top priority for an optimal educational experience.
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2024 Architectural Landmark Award from the Texas Society of Architects.
Austin’s oldest institution of higher education
The only historically Black university in central Texas.
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Office of Admission Huston-Tillotson University, Chicon Street Austin, TX 78702
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
SUMMER HOURS
Monday – Thursday;
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Contact
The Office of Admissions
Huston-Tillotson University, Chicon Street Austin, TX 78702
- Location
Agard-Lovinggood Building, 2nd Floor
900 Chicon St.
Austin, Texas 78702- Hours
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Summer Hours
Monday – Thursday;
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon
