Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University is a public 4-year institution in Houston, TX. It enrolls about 8,469 students and admits roughly 93% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Houston, TX 77004 |
| County | Harris County |
| Enrollment | 8,469 |
| Acceptance rate | 93% |
| Applicants / admitted | 7,867 / 7,344 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,637 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $20,397 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 20% |
| Transfer-out rate | 29% |
| Full-time retention rate | 57% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $15,021 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 420–510 |
| ACT middle 50% | 15–19 |
| Website | www.tsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 7133137011 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 7,867 students applied and 7,344 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,657 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,637 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $20,397. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,021 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,738 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $19,676 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $19,237 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,755 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 20% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Texas Southern University is in Houston, TX, Harris County. Its coordinates are 29.7210, -95.3611.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Texas Southern University?
About 93% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 7,867 applicants.
How much does Texas Southern University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,637 for in-state students and $20,397 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Texas Southern University?
About 8,469 students are enrolled.