Admin v2 Preview — Sections marked with a yellow border use mock data until v2 scraping is complete.
v2 Admin
Texas Southern University logo
PublicUrbanHBCU

Texas Southern University

TSU

Houston, Texas 77004

Visit website

Campus Vibe

Mid-SizeUrbanPublicHBCU

Known for business

Texas Southern University is a public institution in Houston with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 913, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.6K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

20% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,924 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,734.

Established
1927
Motto
Excellence in Achievement
Mascot
Tiger
Type
Public historically black university
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

15 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
93%Acceptance
913SAT Avg
6,619Students
16:1Student:Faculty
20%Grad Rate
$38,924Earnings 10yr
$19,734Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Texas Southern University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 913

Reading & WritingMid: 465
420510
MathMid: 445
380490

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 17
1519

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

913

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,173
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,773
Room & Board$10,914
Books & Supplies$1,654
Total Cost of Attendance$24,899
Average Net Price$19,734
Median Debt at Graduation$29,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$307

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,738
$30–48K$19,676
$48–75K$19,237

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,734

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

50

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (80)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,619
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
71%

Race & Ethnicity

White 1%
Black 86%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate19.9%
Freshman Retention57.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$32,986
8 Years$36,745
10 Years$38,924

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,200
Men
$39,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#395
Washington Monthly
#369

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Getting There

Visit Planning

Deadline Calendar

Texas Southern University Application Checklist

Decision Notifications

Texas Southern University — v2 Preview — TourStack