- Acceptance rate: 39% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 430–590 reading and writing, 370–570 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 16–28 composite
- Average net price: $19,638 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Huston-Tillotson University reported: an acceptance rate of 39% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 16–28.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Huston-Tillotson University reviews each application.
Huston-Tillotson University GPA requirements
Huston-Tillotson University doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Huston-Tillotson University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Huston-Tillotson University acceptance rate
Huston-Tillotson University admitted 1,247 of 3,190 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 39%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Huston-Tillotson University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Austin, Texas, with 1,024 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Huston-Tillotson University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 430 | 440 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 | 28 |
| ACT English | 16 | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 22 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1014 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Huston-Tillotson University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Huston-Tillotson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,638 a year at Huston-Tillotson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huston-Tillotson University hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Huston-Tillotson University admitted 39% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Huston-Tillotson University?
It's one factor among several: Huston-Tillotson University requires high school record. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Huston-Tillotson University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Huston-Tillotson University admitted 39% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Huston-Tillotson University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Huston-Tillotson University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 430–590 in reading and writing and 370–570 in math; ACT composite 16–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Huston-Tillotson University look for?
Huston-Tillotson University doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Huston-Tillotson University?
Huston-Tillotson University's acceptance rate was 39% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,247 of 3,190 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Huston-Tillotson University?
No. Huston-Tillotson University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores and 6% sent ACT scores.
What do students pay at Huston-Tillotson University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,638 a year at Huston-Tillotson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Huston-Tillotson University if a parent went there?
No. Huston-Tillotson University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Huston-Tillotson University accept AP credit?
Yes. Huston-Tillotson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Huston-Tillotson University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Huston-Tillotson UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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