Texas Southern University
tuition & fees
$21,473
graduate tuition & fees
$15,528
acceptance rate
97%
Student Population
8,704
online students
753
Number of Programs
91
Financial Aid Amount
$8,193
SAT Scores
900
Graduation Rate
22%
Texas Southern University is a Public, 4 years college located in Houston, Texas. TSU ranked 423rd in National Universities and 57th in Texas Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 8,704 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. TSU's acceptance rate is 96.91% last year (undergraduate school).
Texas Southern University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Texas Southern University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3100 Cleburne St, Houston, TX 77004 |
| Phone | 713-313-7011 |
| WEB | www.tsu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.tsu.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.applytexas.org/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.tsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.tsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/college-costs.php |
| Veterans Tuition | https://tsu.edu/veterans-affairs/index.php |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/gsrsearch |
| Disability Service | https://tsu.edu/student-services/departments/disability-services/index.php |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Texas Southern University is 96.91% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.89%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96.91 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 17.89 % |
Tuition & Fees
TSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,637 for Texas residents and $21,473 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.28% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($20,397).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,328 for Texas residents and $15,528 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -1.27% compared to the last year's rate.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,637 | $21,473 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,328 | $15,528 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 8,704 students have enrolled at TSU (2024-2025). Among them, 753 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. TSU has 6,844 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,860 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 8,704 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 6,844 |
| Graduate Students | 1,860 |
| Online Enrollment | 753 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
TSU offers 91 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by TSU
| Number of programs | 91 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |