Finish Your Bachelor’s at Huston-Tillotson and Rise Higher
At Huston-Tillotson University, you can complete a degree designed for working adults through flexible Adult Degree Programs and online pathways. As Austin’s only HBCU, HT offers personal advising, small classes, and learning formats that support your goals.
At HT, you can expect:
- Degree options in business administration, criminal justice, education, psychology, and liberal arts, plus 100% online options
- Flexible scheduling with online and evening options
- Affordable tuition and financial aid for adult learners
- Transfer-friendly pathways for community college students
- Supportive advising that helps you finish strong
- Career-aligned programs in high-demand fields
HT gives you the access, support, and momentum to keep moving forward. Explore the ADPs to see how your next step can fit your life.
HT by the Numbers
- 66Credits Can Be Transferred
- 150Years of Educating in Austin, TX
- #1Private HBCU in Texas by U.S. News & World Report
- 8Weeks of Courses
HT by the Numbers
- 66Credits Can Be Transferred
- 150Years of Educating in Austin, TX
- #1Private HBCU in Texas by U.S. News & World Report
- 100%Flexible Online Learning
Choose the Program That Works Best for Your Goals
HT offers a connective experience through small classes, personal advising, and programs shaped for adult learners with busy schedules, whether you choose to complete your degree residentially or online.
Discover Our Adult Degree Programs
The Adult Degree Programs (ADPs) gives working adults a flexible and affordable path to completing a degree. Choose from programs such as:
- Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts: Strengthen your voice, sharpen your thinking, and build momentum for your next academic or career step.
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration: Earn a business degree that prepares you to lead, manage teams, and move into impactful roles.
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice: Gain the knowledge to serve your community and step into a meaningful criminal justice career.
- Bachelor of Arts in Education: Inspire future learners through a teaching degree that supports paths into elementary education and early childhood classrooms.
With HT’s combination of practical coursework, transfer credit options, dedicated faculty, and an encouraging community, you will gain the direction you need to move toward completion with confidence.
Explore HT Online
HT Online offers working adults an affordable, 100% online path to finish a degree on their schedule. Eight-week courses help you keep momentum while balancing work and family.
Degrees you can complete from anywhere include:
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration: Lead strongly and build strategic thinking. Prepare to step into meaningful management roles.
- Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts: Strengthen your voice, sharpen your thinking and lay the groundwork for your next step.
HT Online gives you the access and support to earn an online bachelor’s degree or associate degree with faculty who understand adult learners.
Celebrating Our Sesquicentennial
For more than 150 years, Huston-Tillotson University has been a home for dreamers, doers, and difference-makers in the heart of Austin. Our story is one of resilience and unity, built by generations who turned challenges into impact.
In 1952, Samuel Huston College and Tillotson College joined together, united by their shared commitment to faith, learning, and community. That partnership created a legacy of collaboration that continues to guide us today.
As we celebrated our sesquicentennial, we honored the grit that built our foundation and the community spirit that continues to move us forward.
Vibrant City, Limitless Opportunity
At Huston-Tillotson, your education is powered by Austin, a city built on creativity, connection, and possibility. Located just east of downtown, our campus gives students direct access to the city’s tech corridor, public schools, nonprofits, and arts scene.
Here, you can:
- Intern with local employers through the Center for Academic Excellence
- Connect with the tech corridor, schools, nonprofits, and creative community
- Build experience through career fairs, service projects, and networking events
- Showcase your talents at Austin City Limits and community festivals
- Gain classroom experience through local student-teaching placements
Our location in East Austin, a historic hub of culture and progress, means learning extends far beyond the classroom. Here, students build experience, serve the community, and join a legacy of leadership that continues to shape the city.
Meet Our Scholars | HT+You
Students share what makes Huston-Tillotson special: supportive faculty, strong personal connections, and real opportunities to grow. From performing at Austin City Limits Music Festival to preparing for careers in education, their stories highlight HT’s community, creativity, and care.
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Choose the Program That Works Best for Your Goals
HT offers a connective experience through small classes, personal advising, and programs shaped for adult learners with busy schedules, whether you choose to complete your degree residentially or online.
Discover Our Adult Degree Programs
The Adult Degree Programs (ADPs) gives working adults a flexible and affordable path to completing a degree. Choose from programs such as:
- Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts: Strengthen your voice, sharpen your thinking, and build momentum for your next academic or career step.
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration: Earn a business degree that prepares you to lead, manage teams, and move into impactful roles.
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice: Gain the knowledge to serve your community and step into a meaningful criminal justice career.
- Bachelor of Arts in Education: Inspire future learners through a teaching degree that supports paths into elementary education and early childhood classrooms.
With HT’s combination of practical coursework, transfer credit options, dedicated faculty, and an encouraging community, you will gain the direction you need to move toward completion with confidence.
Explore HT Online
HT Online offers working adults an affordable, 100% online path to finish a degree on their schedule. Eight-week courses help you keep momentum while balancing work and family.
Degrees you can complete from anywhere include:
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration: Lead strongly and build strategic thinking. Prepare to step into meaningful management roles.
- Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts: Strengthen your voice, sharpen your thinking and lay the groundwork for your next step.
HT Online gives you the access and support to earn an online bachelor’s degree or associate degree with faculty who understand adult learners.
Apply to HT Today!
Take the next step toward your goals with Huston-Tillotson University, where opportunity meets support. Our streamlined admission process makes it easy to get started and begin building your future right away.
When you apply, you’ll receive:
- A waived application fee
- A one-week admissions decision
- Priority scholarship consideration
It’s quick, simple, and designed for busy adults ready to move forward. See how far you can go with HT.
Support Begins Here
Have questions about programs, financial aid, or the admission process? Our team is here to help. At Huston-Tillotson, you’ll never have to navigate your journey alone. From your first inquiry to your first class, our advisors are ready to guide you every step of the way.