TSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Texas Southern University was $9,921. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at TSU

TSU net price calculator

$9,921

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average	$10,664
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of TSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$9,921	$3,560 (26%)	$17,879	$22,469	$22,898	$22,898	$22,898
2021	$13,481	$1,059 (7%)	$17,844	$23,173	$23,173		$23,173
2020	$14,540	$201 (1%)	$19,390	$24,201	$24,201	$24,201
2019	$14,741	$1,536 (12%)	$19,895	$24,004	$24,004		$19,409
2018	$13,205	$714 (5%)	$19,587	$24,089	$24,089
2017	$13,919	$521 (4%)	$18,896	$22,909	$21,754	$22,909
2016	$14,440	$2,133 (17%)	$19,194	$23,414	$23,414
2015	$12,307	$1,201 (9%)	$17,973	$22,183	$22,183	$22,183
2014	$13,508	--	$18,277	$22,311	$22,311	$22,311

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Texas Southern University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$29,799	$97	$9,173	$18,972	$1,654
2021	$29,702	$311 (1%)	$9,173	$18,883	$1,646
2020	$29,391	No change	$9,173	$18,578	$1,640
2019	$29,391	$71	$9,173	$18,578	$1,640
2018	$29,320	$956 (3%)	$9,173	$18,578	$1,569
2017	$28,364	$610 (2%)	$9,000	$17,840	$1,524
2016	$27,754	$600 (2%)	$8,726	$17,578	$1,450
2015	$27,154	$180	$8,126	$17,578	$1,450
2014	$26,974	$300 (1%)	$7,946	$17,578	$1,450
2013	$26,674	--	$7,646	$17,578	$1,450

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at TSU? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $9,664 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at TSU is $1,074 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: TSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,654.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, TSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,968

If living off-campus, with family: $4,968

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,968
How much is TSU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $42 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: TSU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Texas Southern University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$100	$100
For out-of-state students	$458	$458

Housing and Meal

**TSU requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Texas Southern University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$9,664	1,690
2021	N/A	N/A	$9,280	1,932
2020	N/A	N/A	$9,664	1,900
2019	N/A	N/A	$9,664	1,900
2018	N/A	N/A	$9,664	1,900
2017	N/A	N/A	$9,664	1,808
2016	N/A	N/A	$10,566	1,600

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Texas Southern University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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