Texas Southern University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Texas Southern University is a public research university in Houston, Texas, serving roughly 6,844 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 96.91% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,924 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,173
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,590 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 96.91% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,844 87.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 22.16%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 38.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 58.8%
- Average SAT Score: 914
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,693
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7,867
- Room & Board: $12,800 annual estimate
Texas Southern University: what the data shows
Common questions about Texas Southern University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Texas Southern University?
Texas Southern University is located in Houston, TX (ZIP 77004).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Texas Southern University public or private?
Texas Southern University is a Public institution.
How much does Texas Southern University cost?
Published tuition: $9,173 in-state, $21,473 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $16,590.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,437 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,115 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,280 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,698 |
| $110,001+ | $21,610 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $36,692.
How hard is it to get into Texas Southern University?
Admission rate: 96.91%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 914 and midpoint ACT 17.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Texas Southern University?
Total enrollment: 6,844 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,693 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,860 students.
About 87% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Texas Southern University?
150%-time completion rate: 22.16%.
First-year retention: 66.2%.
What do graduates of Texas Southern University earn?
Median earnings: $32,986 six years after entry; $38,924 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $29,000.
72.26% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Texas Southern University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Law (185 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (139 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (88 completions)
- General Studies (86 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (86 completions)
- Psychology, General (79 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (70 completions)
- Pharmacy (62 completions)
- Public Administration (42 completions)
- Radio and Television (40 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Texas Southern University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 96.91%; completion rate 22.16%; median earnings $38,924 at 10 years; net price $16,590. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,173
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Texas Southern University was $9,173.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,590
2024 Value
In 2024 Texas Southern University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,590.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$66,360 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,590 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$36,692 4-Year In-State Tuition
$85,892 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,654 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,627 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$94,508 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Texas Southern University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
72.26% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67.44% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Texas Southern University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Texas Southern University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,946 | $18,566 | $18,312 |
| 2014 | $8,126 | $18,986 | $18,023 |
| 2015 | $8,726 | $20,426 | $19,221 |
| 2016 | $9,000 | $21,240 | $18,953 |
| 2017 | $9,173 | $21,623 | $19,676 |
| 2018 | $9,173 | $21,623 | $19,950 |
| 2019 | $9,173 | $21,833 | $19,430 |
| 2020 | $9,173 | $21,443 | $17,914 |
| 2021 | $9,173 | $21,413 | $18,000 |
| 2022 | $9,173 | $21,413 | $18,012 |
| 2023 | $9,173 | $21,773 | $19,734 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96.91% Acceptance Rate
7,867 Total Applicants
7,344 Students Admitted
1,657 First-Time Students Enrolled
22.56% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 914
ACT Average: 17
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Texas Southern University reported total enrollment of about 6,844 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (85.9%), Hispanic or Latino (8.0%), and Two or More Races (3.5%). About 72.26% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 38.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Texas Southern University in 2024 is 6,844 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,693 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,860 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 85.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
6.79% 100% Completion Time
22.16% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 6.79% of students graduating from Texas Southern University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Law: 41% male / 59% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 42% male / 58% female
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 20% male / 80% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Texas Southern University.
Return on Investment
$29,000 Median Student Debt
$38,924 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
74.50% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
486.56% Return on Investment
7.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Texas Southern University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 68 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Law: 185 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 139 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 88 completions
4. General Studies: 86 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 86 completions
6. Psychology, General: 79 completions
7. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 70 completions
8. Pharmacy: 62 completions
9. Public Administration: 42 completions
Most popular programs at Texas Southern University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Texas Southern University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Texas Southern University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 58.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,730
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,340
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Texas Southern University is a public institution located in Houston, TX, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Law, Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. Enrollment is approximately 6,844 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (85.9%), Hispanic or Latino (8.0%), Two or More Races (3.5%). The admission rate is 96.91%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 914. The 150%-time completion rate is 22.16%. Approximately 72.26% of students receive Pell Grants. About 38.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Houston, TX 77004
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 22.16% graduation rate at Texas Southern University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 68 distinct degree programs, Texas Southern University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Texas Southern University located?
Texas Southern University is located in Houston, TX.
What is Texas Southern University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Texas Southern University is 96.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7,867 applicants and 7,344 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Texas Southern University cost?
Reported tuition is $9,173 and average net price is $16,590 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,800 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Texas Southern University?
Texas Southern University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,693 students, Black or African American (85.9%), Hispanic or Latino (8.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Texas Southern University?
About 38.8% of students at Texas Southern University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Texas Southern University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Texas Southern University reports midpoint SAT about 914 and midpoint ACT about 17.
What do graduates of Texas Southern University earn?
Median earnings are $32,986 six years after entry and $38,924 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Texas Southern University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 22.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Texas Southern University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $29,000.
Is Texas Southern University public or private?
Texas Southern University is a public institution located in Houston, TX.
Is Texas Southern University an HBCU?
Yes. Texas Southern University is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Texas Southern University a tribal college?
No. Texas Southern University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Houston, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.