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
93%Acceptance
913SAT Avg
6,619Students
16:1Student:Faculty
20%Grad Rate
$38,924Earnings 10yr
$19,734Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate93.3%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 913
Reading & WritingMid: 465
420510
MathMid: 445
380490
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 17
1519
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
Programs (80)
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
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Source: Wikipedia