Huston-Tillotson University

    Austin, TX · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    800–1160
    Median ~980
    Acceptance rate
    39%
    Enrollment
    1,005
    ACT middle 50%
    16–28

    Current admissions guidance for Huston-Tillotson University

    Huston-Tillotson is a private historically Black university in Austin, Texas, with a reported 800–1160 SAT middle-50% range in the federal College Scorecard snapshot. Its freshman page describes several GPA-based admission pathways.

    SAT/ACT policy

    HT's first-year admissions page labels SAT and ACT scores test-optional across its principal admission categories. The university's post-admission checklist still asks incoming freshmen for testing used for placement, so admitted students should confirm what must be on file.

    Application deadlines

    HT accepts its own online application and requires a high school transcript and application fee. Applicants should use the admissions portal for the current term's final submission and enrollment dates.

    How to use your SAT score

    • Applicants can be reviewed through the published test-optional freshman pathways.
    • A score may support distinguished admission or honors consideration when it meets the published benchmarks.
    • Confirm placement requirements after admission because the university may still request SAT, ACT, or TSI results.

    Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: Huston-Tillotson first-year admissions · Huston-Tillotson admitted-student requirements.

    How Huston-Tillotson University compares

    • The ~980 SAT midpoint ranks #186 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #12 of 13 in TX.
    • Its 39% acceptance rate is more selective than 81% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints are evenly balanced at 460 Reading and Writing and 460 Math.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($42,937) are $20,129 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #186 of 197
    SAT rank in TX
    #12 of 13
    More selective than
    81% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$20,129

    What the numbers say about Huston-Tillotson University

    • The reported middle 50% spans 360 points, from 800 to 1160. A planning score near or above 1200 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 460 Reading and Writing and 460 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 39% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 34% completion rate and $42,937 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 980 SAT scorePlan for a 1200Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $26,709
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $26,709
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $42,937
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    34%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 800 and 1160. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1200 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1160 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 980 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 800 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1160

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    800–1150

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 800

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Huston-Tillotson University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KY840–105094%
    Jackson State UniversityJackson, MS820–107093%
    Hampton UniversityHampton, VA790–109062%
    CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx, NY850–115057%
    Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville, NC890–109082%
    The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso, TX860–1080100%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Huston-Tillotson University?

    Huston-Tillotson University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 800–1160, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1200 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Huston-Tillotson University's acceptance rate?

    Huston-Tillotson University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 39%.

    How much does it cost to attend Huston-Tillotson University?

    Published tuition is approximately $26,709 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Huston-Tillotson University test-optional?

    HT's first-year admissions page labels SAT and ACT scores test-optional across its principal admission categories. The university's post-admission checklist still asks incoming freshmen for testing used for placement, so admitted students should confirm what must be on file.

    When are Huston-Tillotson University's application deadlines?

    HT accepts its own online application and requires a high school transcript and application fee. Applicants should use the admissions portal for the current term's final submission and enrollment dates.

    Official site: www.htu.edu