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Texas Southern University

Houston, TX · City · 6,844 students
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$16,590
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
21%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$38,924
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
97%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in Houston's historic Third Ward, Texas Southern University (TSU) is one of the nation’s largest and most distinguished Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), renowned for its rich civil rights heritage and civic leadership. The university is widely recognized for its preeminent professional programs, anchored by the Thurgood Marshall School of Law and the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, which is a leading producer of African American pharmacists nationwide. Campus culture is energized by deep-seated HBCU traditions, spirited athletics, active Greek life, and the acclaimed "Ocean of Soul" marching band. TSU's prime urban location further distinguishes the student experience by providing direct access to research and internship pipelines within the nearby Texas Medical Center and downtown Houston.

Wikipedia:Texas Southern University is a public historically black university in Houston, Texas, United States. The university is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

Location
Houston, TX, 77004 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
HOU · Houston Hobby
7 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$9,173$21,473
Housing & food (on campus)$12,800$12,800
Books & supplies$1,654$1,654
Cost of attendance$27,052$44,162
Average net price$16,590Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$21,473
In-state: $9,173
Housing & food (on campus)$12,800
Books & supplies$1,654
Cost of attendance$44,162
In-state: $27,052
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $16,590
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: tsu.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Texas Southern University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$21,416
Books & supplies$1,654
Personal expenses$3,222
Transportation$2,806
Total published by the school$44,162
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,437
$30–48k
$21,115
$48–75k
$21,280
$75–110k
$22,698
$110k+
$21,610
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
21%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
7%
Back for yr 2
66%
Transferred
27%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
27% graduated · 38% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 33% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$32,986
10 yrs after entry$38,924
Debt
Median at graduation$29,000
Monthly payment$307
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$30.5k
90th percentile$44,431
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
97%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
914
R 420–520 · M 380–480
ACT midpoint
17
Comp 15–19 · E 13–19 · M 15–17
SAT middle 50%: 800–1000
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 35%Women 65%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
19 : 1
Pell grant
72%
First-gen
39%
Family income
$22,141
Independent
25%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
13%
Race & ethnicity
White
1%
Hispanic
8%
Black
86%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$32,986
After 10 yrs
$38,924
Biology, General90
Criminal Justice and Corrections68
Business Administration, Management and Operations66
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities61
Psychology, General55
Health and Medical Administrative Services45
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness41
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication37
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other33
Social Work32
Marketing31
Political Science and Government30
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General27
Civil Engineering26
Accounting and Related Services25
Journalism20
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$102M
Full-time faculty
59%
Faculty salary
$8,730/mo
Teaching spend
$8,340
per student
Federal loans
67%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R2 — high research
$19M research spending · 31 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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