Huston-Tillotson University ranked among America’s best colleges and universities by U.S. News and World Report and number one private HBCU in Texas
Friday Sep, 27 2024
Austin, Texas – September 27, 2024 – Huston-Tillotson University (HT) is ranked the number one private historically black college and university (HBCU) in Texas for 2025 by U.S. News and World Report (USNWR). Garnering the 9th spot for social mobility and 25th best institution among all Regional Colleges (West).
“As a university, we are never driven by rankings, recognitions or awards. We are and always will be driven by changing lives. It is what we do best,” shared HT President and CEO Melva K. Wallace. “However, it is rewarding when the rankings recognize the impact we are making. This is a recognition of the extraordinary work of our truly talented, committed team of educators and professionals as well as our determined student body. We have a bold vision for what HT, as the oldest university in Texas, can mean for our state, HBCUs, and the countless people who look to us to produce the next generation of scholars, leaders and doers”.
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. The University offers associate and master’s degrees in addition to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in more than 19 areas of study.
“We are very proud to be recognized for social mobility which measures how well schools graduate economically disadvantaged students,” said Dr. Archibald Vanderpuye, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “The #9 in Social Mobility – Regional Colleges (West), makes HT the #1 HBCU for social mobility in the West region. We meet our students where they are and provide the needed support and resources to enable them to successfully complete their studies to help elevate their socioeconomic status and break cycles of poverty for a better future.”
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About Huston-Tillotson University
Huston-Tillotson University, the first institution of higher education in Austin, Texas, has roots dating back to 1875. HT is an independent, church-related, historically black, four-year liberal arts institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown in East Austin. Huston-Tillotson University’s mission is a faith-based historically black college and university (HBCU) nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Austin, Texas. Huston-Tillotson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. HT is also an NC-SARA school. For more information, please visit www.htu.edu.
