Texas Southern University

Houston, TX · Public · 4-year · HBCU

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Texas Southern University reported a 93.4% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Texas Southern University is a public 4-year institution in Houston, TX, with an SAT reference of 900 and an ACT reference of 17. The historical average net price is $16,590 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

93.4%

7,867 applicants

SAT reference

900

Combined score

ACT reference

17

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$16,590

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Texas Southern University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)8009001000
ACT (composite, 1–36)151719

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

20.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

66.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$38,924

Student Body

6,844

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Texas Southern University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,437
$30,001 – $48,000$21,115
$48,001 – $75,000$21,280
$75,001 – $110,000$22,698
$110,000+$21,610

Top Majors at Texas Southern University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing193
Health Professions109
Communication & Journalism102
Biological & Biomedical Sciences95
Liberal Arts & General Studies86
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice74
Psychology65
Parks, Recreation & Fitness41
Visual & Performing Arts41
Public Administration & Social Services39

Financial Aid at Texas Southern University

About Texas Southern University

Official website: https://www.tsu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.tsu.edu/admissions/freshman-admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Southern University

What is the acceptance rate at Texas Southern University?

Texas Southern University reported a 93% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 7,867. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Texas Southern University?

The historical 93% acceptance rate suggests Texas Southern University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Texas Southern University?

The imported historical records for Texas Southern University include an SAT reference value of 900 and an ACT reference value of 17. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Texas Southern University?

The stored historical average net price at Texas Southern University is $16,590 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 98%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $9,437 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Texas Southern University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Texas Southern University is 21%. its stored first-year retention rate is 66%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $38,924. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Texas Southern University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Texas Southern University?

Texas Southern University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on July 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Texas Southern University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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