Is Huston-Tillotson University a Christian college?

Yes. Huston-Tillotson University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is The United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ.

Where is chapel held at Huston-Tillotson University?

Chapel is listed at King-Seabrook Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

Christian college

Huston-Tillotson University

Austin, TX · Private nonprofit · 4-year · The United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ · Methodist and Wesleyan

Real cost

Average price after aid $19,719 a year

Median debt at graduation: $30,750 (all students)

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Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas, is affiliated with The United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ and describes itself as a faith-based historically Black university. Religious Life holds a weekly Chapel Hour on Thursdays at 11 a.m. in King-Seabrook Chapel, and the University Chaplain coordinates campus ministries such as choirs, Bible studies and an interfaith council. The core curriculum requires three hours of philosophy or comparative religion, and a religious studies minor is offered.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

“Explore the many ways you can get involved in campus ministry and build community at Huston-Tillotson University.”
Source: htu.edu
“Huston-Tillotson University is affiliated with The United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).”
Source: htu.edu

Questions students ask

What's a normal week?

Chapel Hour is held Thursdays at 11 a.m. in King-Seabrook Chapel.

Source: htu.edu

Where do I find community?

Men's and women's Bible studies are offered, and students can get involved in campus ministry.

Source: htu.edu

Academic Excellence

C+

45 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score34%
First-year retention 20% of score58%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,014 · ACT 22
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score14 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$9,511

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (One named University Chaplain listed on public pages.)
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few (Men's and Women's Bible Studies, a Gospel Choir, a Praise Team and an Interfaith Council are listed.)
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes (Office of Religious Life and Campus Ministry, led by the University Chaplain.)
Chapel services during the week: Once a week (One weekly Chapel Hour (Thursdays, 11 a.m.).)
Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Full-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named University Chaplain serves the office; neither the bulletin nor the page says part-time.)
A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes (King-Seabrook Chapel, where the weekly Chapel Hour is held.)
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: None required (The core requires three hours of either Philosophy and Ethics or Comparative Religion. Neither is a Bible or theology course required of all students.)
Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: No (No Old or New Testament course is required of all students in the core.)
Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Offered as a minor or concentration (A religious studies minor (18 semester hours) is offered.)
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Available (Service learning is available through courses such as COMM 4302 Community Service Communication. A 20-hour service-learning requirement applies only to the religious studies minor.)

N/A

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 4 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (One weekly Chapel Hour (Thursdays, 11 a.m.).)
Sources (1)
1. Religious Life - Huston-Tillotson Universityhtu.edu/students/religious-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Our weekly Chapel Hour held Thursdays at 11am in King-Seabrook Chapel”
  A weekly Chapel Hour is held on Thursdays at 11 a.m. in King-Seabrook Chapel.
Not enough information:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named University Chaplain serves the office; neither the bulletin nor the page says part-time.)
Sources (2)
1. Religious Life - Huston-Tillotson Universityhtu.edu/students/religious-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “please contact Rev. Marcus Jones, University Chaplain via email”
  Rev. Marcus Jones is the University Chaplain and is contacted by email for campus ministries.
2. Undergraduate Bulletin 2025-2026 | Huston-Tillotson Universityhtu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HT_Undergraduate_Bulletin_2025-2026-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “RELIGIOUS LIFE & CAMPUS MINISTRIES Rev. Marcus Jones, B.B.A., M.Div.”
  The university's staff directory lists Rev. Marcus Jones as University Chaplain for Religious Life and Campus Ministries.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes (King-Seabrook Chapel, where the weekly Chapel Hour is held.)
Sources (1)
1. Religious Life - Huston-Tillotson Universityhtu.edu/students/religious-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Our weekly Chapel Hour held Thursdays at 11am in King-Seabrook Chapel”
  A weekly Chapel Hour is held on Thursdays at 11 a.m. in King-Seabrook Chapel.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

N/A

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 1 of 6 found

No:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (The core requires three hours of either Philosophy and Ethics or Comparative Religion. Neither is a Bible or theology course required of all students.)
Sources (1)
1. Huston-Tillotson University Undergraduate Bulletin 2025-2026htu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HT_Undergraduate_Bulletin_2025-2026-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “of 3 semester hours of either “Philosophy and Ethics” or “Comparative Religion.” A grade of”
  The core curriculum requires three hours of Philosophy and Ethics or Comparative Religion.
No:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNo (No Old or New Testament course is required of all students in the core.)
Sources (1)
1. Huston-Tillotson University Undergraduate Bulletin 2025-2026htu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HT_Undergraduate_Bulletin_2025-2026-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “of 3 semester hours of either “Philosophy and Ethics” or “Comparative Religion.” A grade of”
  The core curriculum requires three hours of Philosophy and Ethics or Comparative Religion.
Not enough information:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredOffered as a minor or concentration (A religious studies minor (18 semester hours) is offered.)
Sources (1)
1. Huston-Tillotson University Undergraduate Bulletin 2025-2026htu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HT_Undergraduate_Bulletin_2025-2026-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Requirements for the Minor in Religious Studies”
  A religious studies minor of 18 semester hours is offered.
Not enough information:
A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.

N/A

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

Partly:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One named University Chaplain listed on public pages.)
Sources (1)
1. Religious Life - Huston-Tillotson Universityhtu.edu/students/religious-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “please contact Rev. Marcus Jones, University Chaplain via email”
  Rev. Marcus Jones is the University Chaplain and is contacted by email for campus ministries.
Not enough information:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Men's and Women's Bible Studies, a Gospel Choir, a Praise Team and an Interfaith Council are listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Religious Life - Huston-Tillotson Universityhtu.edu/students/religious-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Men's and Women's Bible Studies”
  Men's and women's Bible studies are part of campus ministry.
  “Men's and Women's Bible Studies”
  Men's and Women's Bible Studies are listed among the campus ministries.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (Office of Religious Life and Campus Ministry, led by the University Chaplain.)
Sources (1)
1. Huston-Tillotson University Undergraduate Bulletin 2025-2026htu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HT_Undergraduate_Bulletin_2025-2026-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chaplain coordinates the Office of Religious Life and Campus Ministry endeavoring to”
  The University Chaplain coordinates the Office of Religious Life and Campus Ministry.
  “RELIGIOUS LIFE & CAMPUS MINISTRIES Rev. Marcus Jones, B.B.A., M.Div.”
  The university's staff directory lists Rev. Marcus Jones as University Chaplain for Religious Life and Campus Ministries.

N/A

Missions and service

Not enough information · 1 of 6 found

Not enough information:
Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Service learning is available through courses such as COMM 4302 Community Service Communication. A 20-hour service-learning requirement applies only to the religious studies minor.)
Sources (1)
1. Huston-Tillotson University Undergraduate Bulletin 2025-2026htu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HT_Undergraduate_Bulletin_2025-2026-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Introduces students to service learning as an extension of the University’s mission to serve its”
  Service learning is offered through a course in community service communication.
Not enough information:
Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Strengths

A weekly Chapel Hour is held in King-Seabrook Chapel, and the University Chaplain coordinates campus ministry.
Sources (2)
1. Religious Life - Huston-Tillotson Universityhtu.edu/students/religious-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Our weekly Chapel Hour held Thursdays at 11am in King-Seabrook Chapel”
  A weekly Chapel Hour is held on Thursdays at 11 a.m. in King-Seabrook Chapel.
2. Huston-Tillotson University Undergraduate Bulletin 2025-2026htu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HT_Undergraduate_Bulletin_2025-2026-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chaplain coordinates the Office of Religious Life and Campus Ministry endeavoring to”
  The University Chaplain coordinates the Office of Religious Life and Campus Ministry.
A religious studies minor of 18 hours is offered.
Sources (1)
1. Huston-Tillotson University Undergraduate Bulletin 2025-2026htu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HT_Undergraduate_Bulletin_2025-2026-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Requirements for the Minor in Religious Studies”
  A religious studies minor of 18 semester hours is offered.

Concerns

The core curriculum requires three hours of philosophy or comparative religion, and no Bible course is required of all students.
Sources (1)
1. Huston-Tillotson University Undergraduate Bulletin 2025-2026htu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HT_Undergraduate_Bulletin_2025-2026-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “of 3 semester hours of either “Philosophy and Ethics” or “Comparative Religion.” A grade of”
  The core curriculum requires three hours of Philosophy and Ethics or Comparative Religion.

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Campus ministry home

Center for Religious Life, Huston-Tillotson University

Address: 1001 Chicon Street, Austin, TX
Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: King-Seabrook Chapel

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Source: htu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, htu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Religious Life and Campus Ministry

Sources (2)

Huston-Tillotson University Undergraduate Bulletin 2025-2026htu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HT_Undergraduate_Bulletin_2025-2026-FINAL.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chaplain coordinates the Office of Religious Life and Campus Ministry endeavoring to”
The University Chaplain coordinates the Office of Religious Life and Campus Ministry.
Religious Life - Huston-Tillotson Universityhtu.edu/students/religious-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“please contact Rev. Marcus Jones, University Chaplain via email”
Rev. Marcus Jones is the University Chaplain and is contacted by email for campus ministries.

Christian clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Faith formation 1

Chapel HourOn campus
Thursdays, 11 a.m.
Weekly chapel worship in King-Seabrook Chapel.
htu.edu

Clubs and groups 2

Men's and Women's Bible Studies
Campus ministry Bible studies.
htu.edu, htu.edu
Interfaith Council
Interfaith activities through Religious Life.
htu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

Thursday11:00 AMKing-Seabrook Chapel · Weekly Chapel Hour.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Religious Life - Huston-Tillotson Universityhtu.edu/students/religious-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Our weekly Chapel Hour held Thursdays at 11am in King-Seabrook Chapel”
A weekly Chapel Hour is held on Thursdays at 11 a.m. in King-Seabrook Chapel.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$19,219
$30,001–$48,000	$19,361
$48,001–$75,000	$20,487
$75,001–$110,000	$22,757
Over $110,000	$24,418

Full cost of attendance before aid: $25,384 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	982
Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard)	Men 46% · Women 54%
First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition	43%
First-year students from another state Of first-time students whose home is a U.S. state, fall 2023 (IPEDS)	19%
Total students	1,029
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$19,719
Cost of attendance (per year)	$25,384
Median federal debt at graduation	$30,750
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	34%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard)	29%
First-year retention	58%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$42,937
Admission rate	39%
Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS)	$25
Students receiving Pell grants	61%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 800–1160ACT 16–28

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1014
SAT reading & writing	430–590
SAT math	370–570
ACT composite	16–28
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 32 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Business	27%
Psychology	20%
Parks, recreation and fitness	15%
Education	11%
Criminal justice and security	11%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	City
Part-time undergraduates	20%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	27%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$8,469
Sports	NAIA · Red River Athletic Conference
ROTC	Army · Navy · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	14 to 1
Faculty who are full-time	35%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard)
Endowment per student	$15,004Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS)
Dorm space	For about 58% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS)
Nearest airport with scheduled flights	Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)About 6 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports)
Town population	979,5392020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau)
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	AustinAbout 3 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau)
Average temperature in January	48°F1991–2020 normal, from AUSTIN 6S, TX US, about 3 miles away (NOAA)
Average temperature in July	84°F1991–2020 normal, from AUSTIN 6S, TX US, about 3 miles away (NOAA)

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.00	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	0.00	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

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Questions families ask

Is Huston-Tillotson University a Christian college?: Yes. Huston-Tillotson University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is The United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ.
Where is chapel held at Huston-Tillotson University?: Chapel is listed at King-Seabrook Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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IPEDS unit ID 225575
Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Multiple Protestant Denomination
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