Texas Southern University
Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University (Texas Southern or TSU) is a public historically black university in Houston, Texas, United States. The university is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". Texas Southern University is an important institution in Houston's Third Ward. Alvia Wardlaw of Cite: The Architecture + Design Review of Houston wrote that the university serves as "the cultural and community center of" the Third Ward area where it is located, in addition to being its university. The university also serves as a notable economic resource for Greater Houston, contributing over $500 million to the region's gross sales and being directly and indirectly responsible for over 3,000 jobs. Texas Southern University intercollegiate sports teams, the Tigers, compete in NCAA Division I and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Texas Southern is home of the Ocean of Soul marching band.
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97%
Acceptance
$16,590
Net price
6,844
Enrollment
22%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
97%
Acceptance rate
914
SAT average
17
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$16,590
Average net price
$9,173
In-state tuition
$21,473
Out-of-state tuition
$12,800
Room & board
$1,654
Books & supplies
$27,052
Total cost of attendance
72%
Students receiving Pell grants
67%
Students with federal loans
$29,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$38,924
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$32,986
Median earnings (6 yrs)
22%
Graduation rate
66%
Retention rate
62%
Earn more than a HS grad
$8,340
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
6,844
Total enrollment
13%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
39%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Texas Southern University FAQ
Is Texas Southern University a public or private school?
Texas Southern University is a public institution located in Houston, TX.
What is the acceptance rate at Texas Southern University?
Texas Southern University has an acceptance rate of 97%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Texas Southern University cost?
The average annual net price at Texas Southern University is $16,590 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $9,173 in-state and $21,473 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Texas Southern University?
About 22% of students at Texas Southern University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Texas Southern University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Texas Southern University students earn a median of $38,924 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Texas Southern University?
Admitted students at Texas Southern University have an average SAT score of 914 and an ACT midpoint of 17. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Texas Southern University?
Texas Southern University enrolls about 6,844 students.
Campus
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