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
Huston-Tillotson University Announces Jaymee Epps as the 2025–2026 Miss United Negro College Fund
Austin, Texas — Huston-Tillotson University proudly announces Jaymee Epps as the 2025–2026 Miss Huston-Tillotson UNCF, representing both the institution and the mission of the United Negro College Fund…
Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Orchestra Selected for the 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship at Jazz at Lincoln Center
University Launches Fundraising Effort to Support Students’ Travel and Participation Austin, Texas — The Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Orchestra has been named one of ten collegiate ensembles nationwide selected…
Huston-Tillotson University to Host National HBCU AI Conference Expected to Draw More Than 600 Participants
Austin, Texas — (More than 600 participants are expected to attend the Second Annual HBCU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference & Training Summit (HBCU AI Con), slated for March…
Upcoming Events
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I.D.E.A.L. Academy Move In Day
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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.
The year was 2016. #ThrowbackThursday
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First Chapel Thursday of the semester! #HTYou
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It’s going DOWN! Bringing Line Dances and Zydeco to Bluebonnet Hill with a Midnight Brunch!
Homecoming, where culture, rhythm, and legacy collide!
#HTYou #HTHC26
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The HBCU AI Conference & Training Summit hosted by Huston-Tillotson University is the national epicenter where the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities meets the limitless frontier of artificial intelligence.
This annual experience amplifies HBCU students, scholars, and innovators leading the charge in tech transformation. And while HBCUs power the movement, all allies in equitable innovation are welcome to co-create the future with us.
Together, academia, industry, and policymakers converge to imagine, build, and accelerate a smarter, more inclusive AI-powered world.
Register Today! Link in the bio! Share the news! #HTYou #HBCUAiCon
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Dr. King’s legacy lives beyond speeches and statues. It lives in the people.
We went throughout the festival to hear what MLK Day truly means today. #HTYou #MLKFestival
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Join us as we march with purpose and celebrate community at the Martin Luther King , Jr. Community March & Festival on Monday, January 19th. Together, we honor the legacy, uplift one another, and continue the work.
Be sure to wear your HT gear! #HTYou #MLKDay
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Congratulations to the Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Orchestra for placing 3rd among 10 elite collegiate bands at the 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship in New York City! Top HBCU Jazz Band and Top Jazz Band in Texas.
This historic achievement places our student musicians among the nation’s top collegiate jazz programs and marks a defining moment for Huston-Tillotson University.
HT Proudly Represented As:
• The smallest university in the competition
• One of only two HBCUs selected
• One of only two Texas universities
• The only all-undergraduate band invited to compete
• The youngest collegiate jazz band program
Join us in celebrating our scholars, directors, and faculty for this extraordinary accomplishment. Bluebonnet Hill is on the national stage!
#HTYou #HTJazz
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