Prospective Students
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Huston-Tillotson’s history of excellence and traditions provides an environment where you can find your true calling.
Campus Life
Pride, passion and purpose define everything you do as a student at HT.
Alumni Engagement
Help ensure we continue to carry out our marvelous mission by remaining engaged and investing in HT.
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AI is rewriting the world. HBCUs are rewriting the rules. We are merging innovation with identity, data with purpose, and access with excellence. Corporate and industry partners are joining this ecosystem to not only transform their fields but to invest in the people transforming the future.
MBA Program
An MBA degree is one that is highly recognizable throughout the world. The HT MBA degree allows students with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration or in a related business degree to build upon the skills already learned.
The HT MBA is a hybrid MBA program with a concentration in Management. It offers a blended learning format of online and on-campus courses and is specifically designed for the working professional.
Adult Degree Programs
At Huston-Tillotson University (HT), degree programs reflect the urgent demands of the changing times by providing the practical, relevant knowledge needed for success in today’s global economy. While highly focused and accelerated, all programs retain the same high standards that have distinguished HT graduates for the past 145 years.
Our degree completion programs focus on developing the skills and knowledge that are most important to you. Our students know they’re getting personal attention every step of the way. We recognize that the adult learner differs significantly from the traditional college student.
Financial Aid
The mission of our office is to support the overall goals of recruiting, retaining, and the graduation of a diverse student population by setting a pace of excellence in financial aid administration and superior service to students.
We encourage you to come by and meet our staff. We can also guide you through the financial aid application process.
I am honored and energized to serve as HT’s second female president and I look forward to advancing an aggressive agenda that will ensure HT’s continued success.
Dr. Melva K. WallacePresident & CEO
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Huston-Tillotson News
Anonymous Donor Makes $50,000 Gift to Huston-Tillotson Volleyball Program
Austin, Texas — The Huston-Tillotson University (HT) volleyball program has received a $50k gift from an anonymous donor, one of the largest single sports-related contributions in the university’s history.…
Huston-Tillotson University Announces New Course: Cultural Heritage and Historic Preservation
Austin, Texas – Huston-Tillotson University is proud to announce the launch of a new course, Cultural and Historic Preservation, beginning in Spring 2026. The class is designed to…
Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Orchestra Places Third at 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Competition
Austin, Texas / New York, New York – The Huston–Tillotson University (HT) Jazz Orchestra earned Third Place overall at the prestigious 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Competition, held at…
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Get ready to learn about academics, opportunities and traditions at Huston-Tillotson. When choosing a university, it is essential to become familiar with the campus atmosphere in order to make informed decisions.
Mission Statement
Huston-Tillotson University is a faith-based historically black college and university (HBCU) nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Austin, Texas. The institution provides a robust liberal arts and STEM education through market-driven certifications, associate, baccalaureate, master’s degrees, and centers of excellence. HT remains committed to its legacy of educating a mosaic community of learners while cultivating innovative leaders who are dedicated to academic excellence and service.
Vision Statement
Huston-Tillotson University commits to cultivating the forerunners of innovation. We aspire to prepare graduates who are pioneers, socially engaged leaders and thinkers, demonstrated through academic excellence and service.
Huston–Tillotson University proudly hosts Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect — a compelling film honoring the life, leadership, and legal brilliance of Thurgood Marshall, the architect of justice who reshaped America.
Join us for this powerful film honoring Thurgood Marshall’s legacy, followed by a live Q&A with the film’s producer.
Bring the community. Be part of the conversation.
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This Black History Month, we honor Ada Cecilia Collins Anderson, civil rights activist, philanthropist, arts advocate, and proud alumna of Tillotson College.
A woman of many firsts, Anderson broke barriers across Austin and Texas:
- First African American elected to the Austin Community College Board (1982)
- First Black woman to serve on a bank board in Austin
- Civil rights leader who helped organize boycotts against segregation in the 1960s
- Among the first African Americans admitted to University of Texas at Austin’s Graduate School of Library Science
Despite facing discrimination including being denied access to complete graduate fieldwork because of segregation, she never stopped pushing for equity and opportunity.
She received significant recognition from Huston-Tillotson University and the University of Texas at Austin. Huston-Tillotson awarded Ada Cecilia Collins Anderson the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for recognition of her dedicated service and generosity. The University of Texas at Austin recognized Ada’s contributions to the Austin community and beyond by presenting her with the University of Texas Community Legacy Award and the prestigious Distinguished Alumnus Award.
In 2014, she made a historic $3 million gift to Huston-Tillotson University, establishing the Sandra Joy Anderson Community Health & Wellness Center in memory of her daughter. Her generosity strengthened HT’s commitment to student wellness and community health ensuring that future generations would thrive physically, academically, and spiritually.
From civil rights to education, affordable housing to the arts, Ada Anderson’s legacy reminds us that real leadership is rooted in service.
A Tillotson woman.
A community builder.
A legacy that lives on.
History. Excellence. Huston-Tillotson Pride. #HTYou
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Everybody loves @canjeatx
This Black History Month, we’re proud to partner with Canje in support of Huston-Tillotson University. Last February alone, Canje donated over $30,000 to HT and they’re doing it again!
For the next 10 days, when you dine at Canje, a portion of their February revenue will go directly to Huston-Tillotson University.
Eat good. Do good. Support black excellence.
Pull up to Canje this February and be part of the impact.
#BlackHistoryMonth #HTYou
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The last Spring Homecoming was one for the books but Homecoming 2.0 | You Ready? 👀
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The Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. took home First Place at the 2026 Homecoming Step Show!
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The Alpha Kappa Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. took home First Place at the 2026 Homecoming Step Show!
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You just had to be there! Homecoming 2026 Step Show
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HT Greeks took over Homecoming 2026! #HTHC26
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