Huston-Tillotson University Acceptance Rate
Austin, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,885
- Admitted
- 979
- Yield
- 18.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2022–23 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Huston-Tillotson University's acceptance rate has fallen from 59.7% in 2014–15 to 51.9% in 2022–23. Applications fell from 2,042 to 1,885 (-8%) over that period.
Its 51.9% rate makes Huston-Tillotson University more selective than about 83% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 83%.
In 2022–23, women were admitted at a higher rate (53.4% for women vs 50.3% for men, a 3.1-point gap). Huston-Tillotson University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 18.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2022–23.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,042 | 1,219 | 59.7% | 206 |
| 2015–16 | 2,210 | 1,048 | 47.4% | 146 |
| 2016–17 | 2,423 | 884 | 36.5% | 145 |
| 2017–18 | 4,167 | 1,242 | 29.8% | 183 |
| 2018–19 | 3,156 | 1,480 | 46.9% | 223 |
| 2019–20 | 2,766 | 1,729 | 62.5% | 204 |
| 2020–21 | 1,903 | 1,065 | 56% | 172 |
| 2021–22 | 1,875 | 938 | 50% | 150 |
| 2022–23 | 1,885 | 979 | 51.9% | 184 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 987 | 527 | 53.4% |
| Men | 898 | 452 | 50.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 420–500 | 28% |
| SAT Math | 420–500 | |
| ACT Composite | 14–20 | 16% |
How Huston compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Huston-Tillotson University's acceptance rate?
Huston-Tillotson University's acceptance rate is 51.9% for 2022–23, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (979 admitted of 1,885 applicants).
Is Huston-Tillotson University test optional?
Huston-Tillotson University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Huston-Tillotson University?
Huston-Tillotson University received 1,885 applications in 2022–23 and admitted 979.
What SAT score do you need for Huston-Tillotson University?
Admitted students at Huston-Tillotson University typically scored 420–500 on SAT Reading/Writing and 420–500 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Huston-Tillotson University getting harder to get into?
Huston-Tillotson University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.7% in 2014–15 to 51.9% in 2022–23.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2022–23. Official site: www.htu.edu/.