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 33% more female students than male students enrolled at Huston Tillotson University with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Huston-Tillotson University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
439
|
| Women |
586
|
Huston-Tillotson University serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
81%
|
| Out of State |
14%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
87% 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, 2024