Texas Southern University Admission
Acceptance Rate
96.91%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.89%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,628
SAT Scores
900
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 9,391 students have applied and 9,101 students have allowed to admit to Texas Southern University (Acceptance rate: 96.91%). TSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.89 % where 1,628 students have finally enrolled out of 9,101 admitted students.
TSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Houston-Clear Lake and Texas A&M University-Kingsville, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 89.73%).
TSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 18.67%).
How to Apply to Texas Southern University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply TSU. TSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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 |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at TSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Texas Southern University is 900 and the average ACT score is 17. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Texas Southern University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,059). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Southern University | 900 | 17 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,059 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,075 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Texas Southern University, 603 students submitted SAT scores (37% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 900 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 420 | 470 | 520 |
| Mathematics | 380 | 430 | 480 |
| Total | 800 | 900 | 1,000 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Texas Southern University, 230 students submitted ACT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 17 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| English | 13 | 16 | 19 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 16 | 17 |
TSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Texas Southern University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |