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Huston-Tillotson University
  • 4 Year
  • AUSTIN, TX
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Huston-Tillotson University
  • C
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • AUSTIN, TX
  • 450 reviews
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    Huston-Tillotson University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    51%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $3,642 / year
    Poll
    30%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 20 responses
    Poll
    59%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 34 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $3,926 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 31 responses
    • Rice and curried chicken sauce
      26%
    • I don't eat on campus
      19%
    • Salads
      13%
    • Sliders
      13%
    • Fish Fridays
      10%
    • Dessert
      6%
    • Hot wing day
      6%
    41%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 22 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 21 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      10%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      71%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      19%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    81%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 27 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 22 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      59%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      18%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      14%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      9%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 27 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      37%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      44%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      4%
    • Not very visible.
      7%
    • We have campus police?
      7%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 35 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      11%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      54%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      29%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      6%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 6 responses
    • The greek show that is coming up in a few weeks
      67%
    • The begaining of the year retreat
      17%
    • The location and view of downtown skyline at night
      17%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 27 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      15%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      30%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      37%
    • Parties? What parties?
      19%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 13 responses
    • Homecoming
      69%
    • Sugar Shake Promotions
      15%
    • Homecoming
      8%
    • None
      8%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    42%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 31 responses
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