Texas Southern University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1984 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #542 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #493 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #34 of 119 | In Texas |
| #6 of 16 | In Houston |
| #630 of 1,882 | For Transportation Engineering |
| Top50% | For 29 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 6,844
- Graduates
- 1,860
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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 97% and is among the 27% 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 | 97% | 96% | 97% |
| Applicants | 9,391 | 3,143 | 6,248 |
| Admissions | 9,101 | 3,021 | 6,080 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,522 | 557 | 965 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 106 | 46 | 60 |
4,349 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
753 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
603 or 37%
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
230 or 14%
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 | 7165 (82%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 789 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 287 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 168 (2%) |
| White | 148 (2%) |
| Asian | 107 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 17 (0.2%) |
| 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
- $9,823
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,437 | $6,858 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,437 | $6,858 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,737 | $14,058 |
| 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 | 2,081 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,800 |
Texas Southern University majors
Texas Southern University has granted 1,047 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 275 master's across 24 programs, and 276 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Texas Southern University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 185 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 74 | 65 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 73 | 14 | 1 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 79 | 7 | |
| General Studies | 86 | ||
| Psychology, General | 65 | 14 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 55 | 15 | |
| Pharmacy | 62 | ||
| Public Administration | 5 | 37 | |
| Radio and Television | 39 | 1 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 39 | ||
| Communication, General | 17 | 19 | |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 31 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 27 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 13 | 13 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Journalism | 25 | ||
| Accounting | 24 | ||
| Education, General | 23 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 21 | ||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 20 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 20 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | 6 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 12 | 7 | |
| History, General | 12 | 7 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 18 | ||
| Human Services, General | 18 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 16 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 16 | ||
| Social Work | 16 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | 9 | |
| Music, General | 15 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13 | ||
| Sports Studies | 12 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | 2 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 9 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 5 | 3 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 8 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Business & Office Automation & Technology & Data Entry | 6 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 3 | 3 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 6 | ||
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 5 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 5 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 5 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 4 | ||
| Environmental Health | 4 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 4 | ||
| Transportation and Infrastructure Planning & Studies | 4 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1 | 2 | |
| Toxicology | 3 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Applied Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 1 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,047 | 275 | 276 |
Texas Southern University has a graduation rate of 22%, which is among the 6% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 22% | 16% | 26% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Texas Southern University has published 3,763 scientific papers with 60,980 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Biochemistry, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 38 | 60 |
| 1994 | 27 | 86 |
| 1995 | 24 | 103 |
| 1996 | 21 | 93 |
| 1997 | 15 | 110 |
| 1998 | 28 | 183 |
| 1999 | 29 | 201 |
| 2000 | 33 | 171 |
| 2001 | 29 | 222 |
| 2002 | 39 | 236 |
| 2003 | 41 | 351 |
| 2004 | 55 | 374 |
| 2005 | 58 | 436 |
| 2006 | 99 | 599 |
| 2007 | 94 | 829 |
| 2008 | 114 | 1096 |
| 2009 | 114 | 1308 |
| 2010 | 132 | 1454 |
| 2011 | 137 | 1840 |
| 2012 | 154 | 2092 |
| 2013 | 150 | 2206 |
| 2014 | 176 | 2451 |
| 2015 | 183 | 2719 |
| 2016 | 182 | 2819 |
| 2017 | 154 | 3029 |
| 2018 | 176 | 3230 |
| 2019 | 128 | 3617 |
| 2020 | 215 | 4380 |
| 2021 | 169 | 4721 |
| 2022 | 205 | 4805 |
| 2023 | 182 | 4941 |
| 2024 | 147 | 4862 |
| 2025 | 124 | 4642 |
Texas Southern University alumni
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Megan Thee Stallion
- Enrolled in Texas Southern University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in health administration
- Occupations
- songwriterrapperactorsinger
- Biography
-
Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion, is an American rapper and actress. She gained recognition when videos of her freestyling began to circulate widely on social media, leading her to sign with 1501 Certified Entertainment in 2018.
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Michael Strahan
- Occupations
- television presentersports commentatortelevision actorAmerican football playerastronaut
- Biography
-
Michael Anthony Strahan is an American television host and former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons with the New York Giants. A dominant pass rusher, Strahan set the record for most NFL single season quarterback sacks (22.5, which was tied by T. J. Watt in 2021, and surpassed by Myles Garrett in 2025) and helped the Giants win Super Bowl XLII in his final season in 2007. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014.
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Al Green
- Enrolled in Texas Southern University
- In 1974 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Alexander N. Green is an American lawyer and politician serving as a U.S. representative from Texas's 9th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, Green served as the justice of the peace of Harris County, Texas from 1977 to 2004. Green is a member of the United States House Committee on Financial Services.
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Barbara Jordan
- Occupations
- juristlawyerwriteruniversity teacherwomen's rights activist
- Biography
-
Barbara Charline Jordan was an American lawyer, educator, and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate since Reconstruction, the first southern African-American woman elected to the U.S. 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.
General info
| Alternative names | TSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 |
| Motto | Excellence in Achievement |
| Colors | maroon, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 1,129 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3100 Cleburne St Houston, Texas, 77004 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,305,000 |
| Phone | 7133137011 |