Founded in 1875, Huston-Tillotson University is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Austin (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Texas. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Huston-Tillotson University (HTU) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Huston-Tillotson University (HTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 147 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.