Texas Southern University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2057 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #559 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #508 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 119 | In Texas |
| #6 of 16 | In Houston |
| #615 of 1,845 | For Transportation Engineering |
| Top50% | For 30 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 6,619
- Graduates
- 1,850
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.tsu.edu
Texas Southern University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Texas Southern University has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the 33% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 93% | 94% |
| Applicants | 7,867 | 2,633 | 5,234 |
| Admissions | 7,344 | 2,439 | 4,905 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,536 | 518 | 1,018 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 121 | 49 | 72 |
3,870 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
573 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
788 or 48%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 800
or below
75% of them
had 1000
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Texas Southern University are 800-1000 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
291 or 18%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 19
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Texas Southern University are 15-19 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 6902 (82%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 748 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 267 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 182 (2%) |
| White | 153 (2%) |
| Asian | 134 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 62 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,437
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,437 | $6,858 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,437 | $6,858 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,037 | $14,258 |
| Fee in-district | $1,736 | $1,470 |
| Fee in-state | $1,736 | $1,470 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,736 | $1,470 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,322 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,914 |
Texas Southern University majors
Texas Southern University has granted 908 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 265 master's across 24 programs, and 237 doctorate degrees across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Texas Southern University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 149 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 59 | 52 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 68 | 17 | 8 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 79 | 7 | |
| Psychology, General | 55 | 22 | |
| General Studies | 61 | ||
| Pharmacy | 60 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 37 | 4 | |
| Radio and Television | 37 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 33 | ||
| Public Administration | 5 | 28 | |
| Social Work | 32 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 31 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 30 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 27 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 26 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 25 | 1 | |
| Accounting | 25 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 21 | ||
| Sociology, General | 9 | 12 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Journalism | 20 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 13 | 7 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 20 | ||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 19 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 17 | ||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 15 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 14 | 1 | |
| Communication, General | 14 | ||
| History, General | 10 | 3 | |
| Transportation and Infrastructure Planning & Studies | 13 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 7 | 5 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | 7 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | 4 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 11 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 4 | 5 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 9 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 8 | ||
| Music, General | 8 | ||
| Sports Studies | 8 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | 2 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 7 | ||
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 7 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 6 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 6 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 5 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental Health | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 2 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 2 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Toxicology | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| Human Services, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 908 | 265 | 237 |
Texas Southern University has a graduation rate of 20%, which is among the 5% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 20% | 16% | 23% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Texas Southern University has published 3,658 scientific papers with 57,297 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Political Science, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 11 | 44 |
| 1993 | 38 | 60 |
| 1994 | 27 | 86 |
| 1995 | 24 | 103 |
| 1996 | 21 | 93 |
| 1997 | 15 | 110 |
| 1998 | 28 | 162 |
| 1999 | 29 | 201 |
| 2000 | 33 | 170 |
| 2001 | 29 | 221 |
| 2002 | 39 | 236 |
| 2003 | 41 | 353 |
| 2004 | 55 | 374 |
| 2005 | 58 | 436 |
| 2006 | 99 | 599 |
| 2007 | 94 | 829 |
| 2008 | 114 | 1096 |
| 2009 | 114 | 1308 |
| 2010 | 132 | 1454 |
| 2011 | 137 | 1834 |
| 2012 | 154 | 2089 |
| 2013 | 150 | 2206 |
| 2014 | 176 | 2451 |
| 2015 | 182 | 2700 |
| 2016 | 180 | 2815 |
| 2017 | 154 | 3028 |
| 2018 | 176 | 3228 |
| 2019 | 128 | 3618 |
| 2020 | 215 | 4382 |
| 2021 | 169 | 4717 |
| 2022 | 205 | 4799 |
| 2023 | 182 | 4932 |
| 2024 | 144 | 4813 |
Texas Southern University alumni
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Megan Thee Stallion
- Enrolled in Texas Southern University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- songwriterrappersingercollector
- Biography
-
Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion (pronounced "the", not "thee"), is an American rapper and songwriter. Originally from Houston, Texas, she first garnered attention when videos of her freestyling became popular on social media platforms such as Instagram. She signed with 1501 Certified Entertainment in 2018, and saw her mainstream breakthrough the following year with the release of her singles "Hot Girl Summer" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign and Nicki Minaj) and "Cash Shit" (featuring DaBaby); the former peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 while the latter received quadruple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). "Cash Shit" was also included on her commercial mixtape Fever (2019), which was followed by her extended play Suga (2020)—both of which peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200.
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Michael Strahan
- Occupations
- astronauttelevision presentersports commentatortelevision actorAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Michael Anthony Strahan is an American television host, journalist, and former professional football player. He played his entire 15-year professional career as a defensive end for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). A dominant pass rusher, Strahan set the record for most NFL single-season quarterback sacks (which was matched by T. J. Watt in 2021) and helped the Giants win Super Bowl XLII over the New England Patriots in his final season in 2007.
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Barbara Jordan
- Occupations
- politicianjuristlawyerwriteruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Barbara Charline Jordan was an American lawyer, educator, and politician. A Democrat, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction, the first Southern African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives, and one of the first two African Americans elected to the U.S. House from the former Confederacy since 1901, alongside Andrew Young of Georgia.
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Yolanda Adams
- Occupations
- recording artistsinger-songwriterradio personalitycomposerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Yolanda Yvette Adams is an American gospel singer, actress, and host of her own nationally syndicated morning gospel show. She is one of the best-selling gospel artists of all time, having sold over 10 million albums worldwide. In addition to achieving multi-platinum status, she has won four Grammy Awards, four Dove Awards, five BET Awards, six NAACP Image Awards, six Soul Train Music Awards, two BMI Awards and sixteen Stellar Awards. She is the first Gospel artist to win the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Song. She is also the first Gospel artist to be awarded an American Music Award.
General info
| Alternative names | TSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 |
| Motto | Excellence in Achievement |
| Colors | maroon, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 1,063 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3100 Cleburne St Houston, Texas, 77004 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,305,000 |
| Phone | 7133137011 |