Huston-Tillotson University Athletics

Huston-Tillotson competes in the NAIA, which sits between Division I powerhouses and Division III recreational programs with moderate athletic scholarships and regional competition. The Rams field 8 varsity sports with 159 total athletes, meaning about 16% of the 982-student campus participates in athletics. The university allocates $100,000 in athletic scholarships across all sports. As a historically black university, Huston-Tillotson has traditionally competed against other HBCUs in regional conferences. The intimate campus size of under 1,000 students creates a tight-knit athletic community where games feel more like family gatherings than major sporting events. With a 16:1 student-faculty ratio extending to coaching relationships, athletes receive personalized attention both on the field and in academics.