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Huston-Tillotson University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 48%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. 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.

Racial demographics of Huston Tillotson University students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 18% more female students than male students enrolled at Huston Tillotson University with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Huston-Tillotson University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Huston Tillotson University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
46%
Women
54%
Enrollment by gender for Huston Tillotson University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
486
Women
573

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 38%

Huston-Tillotson University draws 59 percent of students from Texas, 5 percent from other states, and 31 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Texas, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Huston Tillotson University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
59%
Out of State
5%
Foreign
31%
Unknown Location
4%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$57,117 per year

69% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,059
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 33.4%
Part-time undergraduates 4.7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=225575.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026