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Huston-Tillotson University Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Huston Tillotson University

Huston-Tillotson University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.92

Typical High School Grades 

B-

What GPA do you need to get into Huston Tillotson University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Huston-Tillotson University are to have around a 2.92 high school GPA. You can get into Huston-Tillotson University with slightly below average high school grades.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Huston-Tillotson University is 2.92 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #65 in Texas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Huston Tillotson University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 2.11% Good
3.75 to 3.99 3.52% Good
3.50 to 3.74 12.68% Good
3.25 to 3.49 13.38% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 15.49% Avg +
2.50 to 2.99 30.99% Avg -
2.00 to 2.49 16.9% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 4.93% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Huston-Tillotson University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

840-1000

Applicants Submitting SAT 

28%
SAT Scores for Huston Tillotson University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 420
Math 25th Percentile 420
Composite 25th Percentile 840
SAT Scores for Huston Tillotson University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 500
Math 75th Percentile 500
Composite 75th Percentile 1000
Average SAT Score 920

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Huston Tillotson University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Huston-Tillotson University is 920 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 840-1000. Students who get into Huston Tillotson University score in the top 86 percent of all SAT test takers..  Huston-Tillotson University ranks #64 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 920 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Huston-Tillotson University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 840 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 840, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 760, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

View other colleges which accept students in the 920 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 920, you have around a 0% chance of being admitted. A 1000 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 0% chance of getting in.

Huston Tillotson University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1000 and Above Good >0%
920 to 1000 Avg + 0%-0%
840 to 920 Avg - 0%-0%
760 to 840 Reach 0%-0%
Less than 760 Low <0%
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Huston-Tillotson University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

14-20 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

16%
ACT Scores for Huston Tillotson University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 13
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 14
ACT Scores for Huston Tillotson University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 17
Math 75th Percentile 17
Composite 75th Percentile 20
Average ACT Score 17

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Huston-Tillotson University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Huston-Tillotson University is 17, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 14 and 20.  The school ranks #61 in Texas for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 17. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 14 and score in the score in the top 87 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 11.

16 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Huston Tillotson University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Huston-Tillotson University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 17 score has around 0% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 0% with a 20 ACT score.

Huston Tillotson University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
20 and Above Good >0%
17 to 20 Avg + 0%-0%
14 to 17 Avg - 0%-0%
11 to 14 Reach 0%-0%
Less than 11 Low <0%
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Applying

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

47

Applicants have 47 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on May 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Huston Tillotson University is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Huston Tillotson University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Huston Tillotson University Application Requirements
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Huston Tillotson University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=225575 IPEDS survey data for Huston Tillotson University.

Last updated February 24, 2025