Texas Southern University is a public 4-year college in Houston, Texas with 6,844 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants, costs an average of $16,494 a year after grants and graduates 24% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Texas Southern University acceptance rate and admissions
Texas Southern University admitted 97% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 420 to 520, math 380 to 480). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Texas Southern University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $9,173 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $21,473 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,800 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $26,907 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $16,494 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $16,494 a year after grants and scholarships, $10,413 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Texas Southern University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Texas Southern University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 24% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $46,064 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $26,864 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 58% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Texas Southern University majors and what graduates earn
Texas Southern University awarded bachelor's degrees in 48 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from civil engineering ($71,595).
All 48 majors at Texas Southern University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Texas Southern University
34 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 34 graduate programs
Students and location
- 6,844 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 65% women, 35% men
- 19 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Texas Southern University?
Texas Southern University admitted 97% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Texas Southern University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $9,173 for in-state students and $21,473 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $16,494 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Texas Southern University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 420 to 520 in reading and writing and 380 to 480 in math, and 15 to 19 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Texas Southern University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Texas Southern University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Texas Southern University?
24% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Texas Southern University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $46,064 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.