ROTC at Huston-Tillotson University
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Yes, through cross-town: Huston-Tillotson University students join Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at The University of Texas at Austin.
Cross-town & partner options
Huston-Tillotson University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 1.3 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Texas at Austin.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.3 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at The University of Texas at Austin.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.3 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at The University of Texas at Austin.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Huston-Tillotson University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.1 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 5 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 39% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 800–1,160 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 16–28 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $26,709 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $26,709 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 34% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Huston-Tillotson University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Huston-Tillotson University has 1,005 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Huston-Tillotson University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Huston-Tillotson University: FAQ
Does Huston-Tillotson University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Huston-Tillotson University students join Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC at The University of Texas at Austin.
Which ROTC branches can Huston-Tillotson University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at The University of Texas at Austin, 1 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at The University of Texas at Austin, 1 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at The University of Texas at Austin, 1 mi).
Is ROTC at Huston-Tillotson University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Huston-Tillotson University and train with the unit at The University of Texas at Austin.
School links and location
These links belong to Huston-Tillotson University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
htu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Austin, TX 78702-2795
IPEDS UNITID: 225575
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