Huston-Tillotson University

What is the accreditation of Huston-Tillotson University?

Huston-Tillotson University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, commonly called SACSCOC. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is not the same as approval or specialized accreditation for an individual major.

Institutional accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid and can be important when students apply to graduate school or seek to transfer credit. It does not require another college to accept a particular course. Students pursuing teacher certification or another credential should separately verify the current approval and licensing pathway for their specific program.

What are the admission requirements at Huston-Tillotson University?

First-year applicants generally need to submit an admission application and a secondary-school record showing high school completion or an accepted equivalent, such as a GED. Huston-Tillotson does not have an open-admission policy.

Reported admissions criteria treat high school GPA and class rank as considerations rather than absolute requirements. SAT and ACT scores are considered but are not generally required; only small shares of enrolled first-time students submitted either test. An applicant should therefore not mistake the scores of test-submitters for a minimum admission score. General recommendations and completion of a college-preparatory program are not listed as requirements.

English-language proficiency rules require particular attention from applicants educated in another language: TOEFL is identified as a required test where that requirement applies. Applicants should check the current international-admission instructions for accepted tests, exemptions, and document rules. Program-specific requirements and term deadlines should likewise be checked before applying. In the reported first-year admissions cycle, 1,247 of 3,190 applicants were admitted, or about 39%; that is a description of one cycle, not an individual applicant's probability of admission.

What are the application fees and waivers at Huston-Tillotson University?

The reported undergraduate application fee is $25. This is an application charge, not an enrollment deposit or a payment toward tuition.

Applicants who may qualify for a fee waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the required request process before submitting a paid application. The fee and any waiver rules may differ by application route or applicant category, so the amount displayed in the application portal should be checked before payment. Paying an application fee does not secure admission.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Huston-Tillotson University?

Students interested in ROTC should verify a current cross-enrollment arrangement with the relevant Austin-area host unit before planning to participate. An ROTC opportunity through another university is different from a unit operated on Huston-Tillotson's campus.

Army, Air Force, and Navy ROTC each have separate enrollment, scholarship, physical, and commissioning rules. A scholarship is not automatic, and accepting certain ROTC benefits can carry a military service obligation. A prospective cadet should ask both the host unit and Huston-Tillotson's registrar how ROTC courses would fit the degree plan and travel schedule.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Huston-Tillotson University?

Huston-Tillotson admits transfer applicants for fall, spring, and summer entry. Transfer applicants should be prepared to provide official records from every college attended and to have completed coursework evaluated against the university's current degree requirements.

Admission as a transfer student does not mean every previous course will satisfy a major or general education requirement. The university reports accepting certain alternative-credit routes, including CLEP subject examinations, DSST/DANTES examinations, and applicable American Council on Education credit recommendations. It also reports granting Advanced Placement credit and credit for some life experiences. The amount and use of any such credit depend on university policy and the student's program.

Before committing to a term, a transfer applicant should request an official evaluation that distinguishes credit accepted by the university from credit applied to the intended degree. That is particularly important for sequential courses, teacher preparation, and students hoping to finish within a fixed number of semesters.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Huston-Tillotson University?

Students considering study abroad should establish how an overseas course or program would count toward a Huston-Tillotson degree before paying a program deposit. Participation through a third-party provider or another university should not be confused with a program operated directly by Huston-Tillotson.

A workable plan calls for advance academic approval, an understanding of how grades and credits will be recorded, and a full budget for travel, housing, insurance, and program charges. Students using financial aid should ask the financial aid office whether their particular approved program and enrollment status allow their aid to apply; ordinary eligibility for aid at the home campus does not by itself settle that question.