Overview


Texas Southern University
Houston, TX, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
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.
Acceptance Rate:
93%
Average Net Price:
$13,481
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.0
Average ACT Composite
16
Average SAT Composite
921
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$13,481
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| 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. | $21,473 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1654 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$19,738
$30k - $48k
$19,676
$48k - $75k
$19,237
$75k - $110k
$22,204
$110k+
$22,179
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
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.
71%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,437
71%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,718
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,186
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
51%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3727
80%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,718
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$42,152,360
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.
71%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,368
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
Students receiving federal loans
70%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,917
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,881
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
7867
Students Applied
479
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | May 31 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | January 5 |
Application Fee
$42
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
77%
Out-Of-State Students
20%
18%
Submitting ACT
48%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 16
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 921
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
380
75th
490
Reading
25th
420
75th
510
3.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
5
Top 25%
20
Top 50%
55
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
1436
$30k - $48k
19
$48k - $75k
8
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
8,469
Total Number of Undergrads
6,619
0
100
8%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
23%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
60
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING | |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | ✓ ✓ |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
34%
US National: 44%66%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
77%
Out-Of-State Students
20%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
42
Countries Represented
26
Ethnicity
African American
86%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
7%
White
1%
Multiracial
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
39%
Student Organizations
80
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
25%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
maroon and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southwestern Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
187
Total Female Athletes
126
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Texas Southern University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,600
Top 5 Cities
Houston
Dallas
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Austin
Top 5 Employers
Texas Southern University
Houston ISD
City of Houston
Houston Community College
Walgreens
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Healthcare Services
Sales
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
Loan Default Rate
14%
National: 8%
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
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