Texas Southern University (TSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	1,690
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	63%
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	23%

Located in Houston, Texas, TSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Texas Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at TSU is reported to be 23%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 68% at TSU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

63%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,173

Cost of attendance at Texas Southern University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,413

Cost of attendance at Texas Southern University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Texas Southern University received on average $13,033 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,033

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	474	74%	$5,421	$2,569,787
Other Federal Grant	556	87%	$6,019	$3,346,340
State Grant/Scholarships	377	59%	$5,713	$2,153,664
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	310	49%	$7,356	$2,280,490
Total Grant & Scholarships	597	94%	$13,033	$7,780,494

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Texas Southern University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Texas Southern University students is 23.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.9%.

23.4%

asian 30.0% 6 students
African American 22.2% 260 students
white 23.8% 10 students
hispanic 25.3% 24 students
International Students 70.0% 21 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southwestern Athletic Conference
Baseball Southwestern Athletic Conference
Basketball Southwestern Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southwestern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Texas Southern University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Texas Southern University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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