More selective than 93% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Huston-Tillotson University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall entering class
Huston-Tillotson University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Huston-Tillotson University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 430 | 590 |
| SAT math | 370 | 570 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 800 | 1160 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
How selective is Huston-Tillotson University compared with other Texas colleges?
Huston-Tillotson University has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dallas Christian College | 22% | 29% | $22,960 |
| 3 | Trinity University | 26% | 84% | $23,464 |
| 4 | The University of Texas at Austin | 27% | 89% | $19,857 |
| 5 | LeTourneau University | 38% | 59% | $28,185 |
| 6 | Huston-Tillotson University | 39% | 34% | $19,719 |
| 7 | Paul Quinn College | 40% | 27% | $12,709 |
| 8 | Southwestern University | 43% | 73% | $29,224 |
| 9 | Texas A & M International University | 44% | 46% | $3,637 |
| 10 | Texas Christian University | 44% | 86% | $36,660 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at Huston-Tillotson University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Huston-Tillotson University admissions questions
What is the Huston-Tillotson University acceptance rate?
Huston-Tillotson University accepts 39% of applicants, about 1 in 3.
What SAT score do you need for Huston-Tillotson University?
The middle 50% of Huston-Tillotson University enrolled first-year students scored 800–1160 on the SAT and 16–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Huston-Tillotson University overview