Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, TSU's acceptance rate is 96.80% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.55%. 2,913 men and 5,669 women applied to TSU and 2,785 men and 5,522 women students were accepted.
Among them, 798 men and 1,574 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at TSU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 8,582 | 2,913 | 5,669 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 8,307 | 2,785 | 5,522 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 2,372 | 798 | 1,574 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 96.80% | 95.61% | 97.41% | - | - |
| Yield | 28.55% | 28.65% | 28.50% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 754 students (32% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 324 students (14%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at TSU.
The median SAT score is 910 with 460 SAT EBRW and 450 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 510 and the 25th percentile is 420. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 490 and 25th percentile is 400 .
The median ACT composite score is 17 with 75th percentile score of 19 and 25th percentile score of 15 at TSU. The median ACT math score is 16 and the ACT English score is 15.
The SAT and ACT scores at Texas Southern University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,124, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 820 | 910 | 1000 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 420 | 460 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 450 | 490 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| ACT English | 13 | 15 | 20 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 2,372 first-year students enrolled in TSU. The proportion of full-time students is 90.18% and part-time students is 9.82%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 33.64% and women students is 66.36%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at TSU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,372 | 798 | 1,574 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 2,139 | 716 | 1,423 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 233 | 82 | 151 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at TSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Texas Southern University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $42 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of Texas Southern University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to TSU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $42 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Admission Information | www.tsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admission.html |
| Online Application | prod.applytexas.org/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |