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Located in Houston, Texas, Texas Southern University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 8,554 prospective students applied, and 7,772 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,475 enrolled in the school. 8,027 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,705 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $7,437 plus fees of $1,736. TSU is ranked 1020 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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TSU is rated within the lower 17% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Texas Southern University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#1020 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#429 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#56 in Best Colleges in Texas
#27 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#130 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 840/1000 |
| ACT | 15/18 |
| GPA | 2.96 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $42 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,640 |
| Other Fees | $1,736 |
| Room and Board | $9,664 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,866 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,343 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,640 |
| Other Fees | $1,736 |
| Room and Board | $9,664 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,866 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,003 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Health Professions | 13% |
| Communication | 9% |
| Biology | 9% |
| General Studies | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229063 IPEDS survey data for Texas Southern University.
Current students may use the Texas Southern University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.