CC BY-SA 4.0
Edited
Texas Southern University
One of the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation, Texas Southern University is a 4-year public institution in Houston. TSU is home to 12 colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees in over 100 academic majors and concentrations. In addition, TSU provides the opportunity to learn in a foreign culture with faculty-led international programs in Asia, Europe, and Africa. For musically inclined students, the university marching band is known as the TSU Ocean of Soul and has performed at various NBA and NFL games including a Super Bowl.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | January 5 |
Admitted Student Stats
14%
Submitting ACT
32%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 16
Average SAT Composite: 921
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
8,632
Total Number of Undergrads
6,830
Classroom Sizes
0
100
7%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
19%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,637 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,397 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,914 |
| Books and Supplies | $1654 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
70%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,085
70%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,559
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,923
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
67%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,013
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$282
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
80
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
maroon and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southwestern Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Houston
Dallas
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Austin
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,600
What Students Are Saying
it is a place where you are known by your name and not your number. the instructors associate well with students.
we are good in pharmacy and law, and as a science student and decided to study pharmacy.
we are good in pharmacy and law, and as a science student and decided to study pharmacy.
Chukwunweike from Houston, TX
The University is priced perfectly for in state students!
The University is not to big but not to small.
The University staff will go out of there way to help you if you have a problem and are respectful.
The University is not to big but not to small.
The University staff will go out of there way to help you if you have a problem and are respectful.
Latrisha from Houston, TX
pretty nice school
daniel from houston, tx
Texas Southern University is an emerging university that provides an intimate and unique learning environment. The campus is home to several state-of-the-art facilities, accomplished faculty, and ambitious students. In my opinion, it's definitely one of the premiere HBCUs in the nation.
Miguel
texas southern university is a historically black college. the university is well-known within the state of texas, but it is not widely recognized. my university is a good school, but like any other school it is easy to get distracted.
Makeda from Houston, TX
Similar Colleges
Waco, TX
Houston, TX
Prairie View, TX
Huntsville, TX
Nacogdoches, TX
San Marcos, TX
College Station, TX
Austin, TX
Washington, DC
Tallahassee, FL
Atlanta, GA
Grambling, LA
