Outcomes at TSU
Graduation Rate
22.16%
Transfer-out Rate
23.95%
Retention Rate
66.00%
The graduation rate at Texas Southern University is 22.16% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. 333 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,503 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 42.80%.
The transfer-out rate is 23.95% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The retention rate (full-time students) is 66% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Texas Southern University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Texas Southern University. 333 students have completed and 360 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 63 students still enrolled and 747 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,503 | 1,503 |
| Completers | 333 (22.16%) | 333 |
| Transfer-out | 360 (23.95%) | 360 |
| Still Enrolled | 63 (4.19%) | 63 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 747 (49.70%) | 747 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 102 students have completed in 4 years and additional 125 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 102 (6.79%) |
26 (4.40%) |
76 (8.33%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 125 (8.32%) |
35 (5.92%) |
90 (9.87%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 106 (7.05%) |
33 (5.58%) |
73 (8.00%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22.16% (333/1,503) | 15.91% (94/591) | 26.21% (239/912) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17.24% (5/29) | 10.00% (1/10) | 21.05% (4/19) |
| Asian | 14.29% (2/14) | 25.00% (1/4) | 10.00% (1/10) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 21.09% (282/1,337) | 13.65% (70/513) | 25.73% (212/824) |
| Hispanic | 28.00% (21/75) | 28.13% (9/32) | 27.91% (12/43) |
| White | 24.00% (6/25) | 16.67% (3/18) | 42.86% (3/7) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) |