Houston, TX

Texas Southern University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Texas Southern University is a four-year, public school located in Houston, TX.
It is a historically black college.
It is a R2 university with high research activities.
Texas Southern University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

97% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 9,391 applied, 9,101 accepted, and 1,628 enrolled in TSU.
603 men and 1,025 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

900 SAT, 17 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 900 and ACT score is 17. The SAT score of 900 is a little bit lower than average, 25 to 33 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total8009001000
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing420470520
Math380430480
ACT Score
Composite151719
Math151617
English131619
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $8,637 for Texas residents and $21,473 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $8,328 for Texas residents and $15,528 for others.
Tuition has increased by 5.28% compared to last year at Texas Southern University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

5,991 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $8,030.
For freshmen, 2,103 students (98%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,437.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 8,704 students enrolled TSU in 2025.
By gender, 3,088 men and 5,616 women students are enrolled.
There are 6,844 undergraduate and 1,860 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

91 Major Programs

  • 36 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of TSU is 22% and the transfer-out rate is 24%.
The retention rate is 66% for full-time and 66% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
22%
Transfer-out Rate
24%
Retention Rate
66%
Students to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 634 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for TSU and the average faculty salary is $78,684. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
There are 1,245 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $66,980.
Number of Faculties
634
Average Faculty Salary
$78,684
Number of Staffs
1,245
Average Staff Salary
$66,980

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Texas Southern University is a member of Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).
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