Overview
Student Population
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 6,687 prospective students applied, and 4,438 were granted admission. Of those admitted 724 enrolled in the school. 5,510 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,505 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,437 plus fees of $1,736. TSU is ranked 865 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
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TSU is rated within the lower 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Texas Southern University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#865 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#379 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#48 in Best Colleges in Texas
#25 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#131 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 890/1040 |
| ACT | 17/20 |
| GPA | 3.11 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 30, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $42 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,646 |
| Other Fees | $1,736 |
| Room and Board | $9,280 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,945 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,044 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,646 |
| Other Fees | $1,736 |
| Room and Board | $9,280 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,945 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,314 |
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% |
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.