Texas Southern University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2023 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #553 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #504 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #33 of 119 | In Texas |
| #6 of 16 | In Houston |
| #622 of 1,696 | For Transportation Engineering |
| Top50% | For 33 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 6,830
- Graduates
- 1,802
- 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 97% and is among the 26% 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 | 8,582 | 2,913 | 5,669 |
| Admissions | 8,307 | 2,785 | 5,522 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,139 | 716 | 1,423 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 233 | 82 | 151 |
5,246 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
678 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
754 or 32%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 820
or below
75% of them
had 1000
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Texas Southern University are 820-1000 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
324 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 | 6943 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 819 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 302 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 202 (2%) |
| Asian | 157 (2%) |
| White | 143 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 44 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (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
- $12,085
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,437 | $6,858 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,437 | $6,858 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,677 | $14,018 |
| 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 | 1,769 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,664 |
Texas Southern University majors
Texas Southern University has granted 929 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 271 master's across 24 programs, and 281 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Texas Southern University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 175 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 70 | 56 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 62 | 18 | 7 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 78 | 8 | |
| General Studies | 75 | ||
| Pharmacy | 70 | ||
| Psychology, General | 59 | 8 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 44 | 8 | |
| Radio and Television | 46 | ||
| Public Administration | 6 | 33 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 38 | ||
| Social Work | 35 | ||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 33 | ||
| Accounting | 29 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 29 | ||
| Communication, General | 26 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 26 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 21 | ||
| Journalism | 21 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 20 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 19 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 10 | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 15 | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 12 | 5 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 16 | ||
| History, General | 11 | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 7 | 9 | |
| Transportation and Infrastructure Planning & Studies | 16 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | 8 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 13 | ||
| Toxicology | 3 | 10 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 8 | 4 | |
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 11 | ||
| Music, General | 11 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 8 | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | 4 | |
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 5 | 4 | |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 9 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 9 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 9 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 8 | ||
| Sports Studies | 8 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | 4 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 7 | ||
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 7 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 4 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 2 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 2 | ||
| Environmental Health | 2 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 929 | 271 | 281 |
Texas Southern University has a graduation rate of 26%, which is among the 9% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 26% | 21% | 30% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Texas Southern University has published 3,165 scientific papers with 40,748 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12 | 60 |
| 1992 | 14 | 34 |
| 1993 | 33 | 47 |
| 1994 | 27 | 51 |
| 1995 | 24 | 67 |
| 1996 | 21 | 65 |
| 1997 | 14 | 82 |
| 1998 | 28 | 112 |
| 1999 | 28 | 155 |
| 2000 | 31 | 128 |
| 2001 | 28 | 173 |
| 2002 | 37 | 190 |
| 2003 | 35 | 294 |
| 2004 | 50 | 287 |
| 2005 | 52 | 340 |
| 2006 | 93 | 482 |
| 2007 | 85 | 685 |
| 2008 | 111 | 888 |
| 2009 | 107 | 1085 |
| 2010 | 128 | 1207 |
| 2011 | 121 | 1545 |
| 2012 | 120 | 1721 |
| 2013 | 137 | 1801 |
| 2014 | 160 | 2014 |
| 2015 | 163 | 2124 |
| 2016 | 153 | 2107 |
| 2017 | 139 | 2172 |
| 2018 | 141 | 2348 |
| 2019 | 119 | 2706 |
| 2020 | 183 | 3208 |
| 2021 | 147 | 3504 |
| 2022 | 169 | 3776 |
| 2023 | 163 | 3767 |
Texas Southern University alumni
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Megan Thee Stallion
- Occupations
- singerrappersongwriter
- Biography
-
Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion (pronounced "Megan the Stallion"), is an American rapper. 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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Barbara Jordan
- Occupations
- lawyerwriterpoliticianuniversity 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
- singer-songwritercomposeractormusicianradio personality
- 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 was the first Gospel artist to be awarded an American Music Award.
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Hank Johnson
- Enrolled in Texas Southern University
- In 1979 graduated with Juris Doctor
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Henry Calvin Johnson Jr. is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 4th congressional district since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district is anchored in Atlanta's inner eastern suburbs, including Decatur, all of Rockdale County, Lithonia, Stone Mountain, Covington and a sliver of Atlanta itself. Johnson is one of only three Buddhists to have served in the United States Congress. The others are Senator Mazie Hirono and former Representative Colleen Hanabusa, both of Hawaii.
General info
| Alternative names | TSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 |
| Motto | Excellence in Achievement |
| Colors | maroon, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 1,035 |
| 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 |