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Huston-Tillotson University

Huston-Tillotson University
900 Chicon Street
Austin, TX 78702

Official telephone: (512) 505-3000
Fax number: (512) 505-3190
Website: www.htu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 968
Full-time undergraduates: 923
Part-time undergraduates: 45
Total graduate students: 55
Full-time graduate students: 6
Part-time graduate students: 49
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 25
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Southwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 6%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
69.2% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
24.0% Hispanic/Latino
4.8% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
0.7% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
1.4% Nonresident Alien
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.2% American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.2% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
67.5% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
22.5% Hispanic/Latino
5.2% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
0.3% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
3.5% Nonresident Alien
0.6% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

Huston-Tillotson University
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 23 acres
City or town school is located in: Austin, TX
Population of city/town: 885,400

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • women's dorms (50%)
  • men's dorms (50%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 77%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 35%
Percent of students who live off campus: 65%
Students required to live on campus: All unmarried freshmen under age 21 must live on campus unless living with family.
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 400
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tutors, interpreters for hearing-impaired
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 75%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 4
Number of social sororities on campus: 4
Student activities:
student government, literary magazine
Number of honor societies: 7
Total number of registered organizations: 30
Campus-based religious organizations:
Brothers of Fellowship, God's Anointed Angels of Praise, Sister Connection
Minority student organizations:
NAACP, National Association of Black Accountants
International student organizations:
International Students Association
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Gospel choir; Residence Hall, National Science Teachers, and American Marketing Associations

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Alvin Moore,
Director of Athletics
School colors: maroon and gold
School mascot: Rams
Athletic conference memberships: NAIA, Red River Athletic Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballyesNCAA Div. RRAC
Men's basketballno 
Men's cross-countryno 
Men's soccerno 
Men's track and field (indoor)no 
Men's track and field (outdoor)no 
Women's basketballno 
Women's soccerno 
Women's track and field (indoor)no 
Women's track and field (outdoor)no 
Women's volleyballno 

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 31%
Athletic facilities:
gymnasium, outdoor practice and activity field, weight room
Club sports for men:
golf
Club sports for women:
golf

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Austin, TX (8 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Austin, TX (3 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Austin, TX (3 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: yes

AFTER GRADUATION
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Azie Taylor Morton, U.S. Treasurer during President Jimmy Carter's Administration
  • Anthony and Louise Viaer.

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