A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Huston-Tillotson University are primarily Black with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 95% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Huston Tillotson University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
5%
|
| Black |
67%
|
| Hispanic |
23%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 76% more female students than male students enrolled at Huston Tillotson University with a gender ratio of 3% women to 2% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Huston-Tillotson University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2%
|
| Women |
3%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
17
|
| Women |
30
|
Huston-Tillotson University serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
19%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
63% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 33.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.7% |
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