Texas Southern University
public · Founded 1947 · Houston, TX
Acceptance Rate
93.40%
Enrollment
8,469
Tuition & Fees
$10,333
Graduation Rate
20.00%
Retention Rate
57.00%
Off-Campus Needed
5,505
TSU Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
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Can You Get Into TSU?
TSU admitted just 7,344 of 7,867 applicants — a 93.40% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
58% above state avg
21% below state avg
Test Scores (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading & Writing
420–510
SAT Math
380–490
ACT Composite
15–19
What Will TSU Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 88.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
86% below national avg
Per-credit cost: $100 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
What Can You Study at TSU?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
79 graduates · 79.75% women
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
68 graduates · 80.88% women
General Studies.
61 graduates · 65.57% women
Business Administration and Management, General.
59 graduates · 71.19% women
Psychology, General.
55 graduates · 85.45% women
Radio and Television.
37 graduates · 51.35% women
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
37 graduates · 91.89% women
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
33 graduates · 87.88% women
Social Work.
32 graduates · 100% women
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
31 graduates · 58.06% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 1,850 graduate students and only 2,322 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at TSU?
Houston, TX — city
Student Body
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Student Demographics
TSU Photos
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Neighborhoods near TSU
Where students live around Texas Southern University — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
How Does TSU Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that TSU reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at TSU?
57.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 20.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
33% below state avg
71% below state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
TSU Reviews
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5,505 TSU Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 8,469 students and only 2,322 dorm beds, 65% of TSU students live off campus.
6,619
Undergraduates
1,850
Graduate Students
5,505
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Texas Southern University.