Texas Southern University

Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Texas Southern University

Texas Southern University is a mid-sized, public institution in Houston, TX, in a city setting. It enrolls about 6,844 students. The acceptance rate is 97%. 22% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $38,924.

97%

Acceptance

$16,590

Net price

6,844

Enrollment

22%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

97%

Acceptance rate

914

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading420–520

SAT Math380–480

ACT Composite15–19

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$16,590

Average net price

$9,173

In-state tuition

$21,473

Out-of-state tuition

$12,800

Room & board

$1,654

Books & supplies

$27,052

Total cost of attendance

72%

Students receiving Pell grants

67%

Students with federal loans

$29,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$16,437

$30–48K

$21,115

$48–75K

$21,280

$75–110K

$22,698

$110K+

$21,610

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business19.1%

Communications8.3%

Health & Nursing8.3%

Psychology8.3%

Criminal Justice7.9%

Biology7.1%

Parks & Recreation6.5%

Humanities6.2%

Education4.0%

Social Sciences3.1%

After Graduation

$38,924

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$32,986

Median earnings (6 yrs)

22%

Graduation rate

66%

Retention rate

62%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,340

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

6,844

Total enrollment

13%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

39%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women

35% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

86%

Hispanic

Two or more races

White

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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