Texas Southern University

Texas Southern University is a public, state school in an urban setting in Houston, Texas. Texas Southern University was founded in 1947 and now enrolls around 7,015 students a year, including 5,298 undergrads. Texas Southern University provides housing for up to 1,932 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Texas Southern University! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Texas Southern University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Texas Southern University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Texas Southern University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Texas Southern University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Texas Southern University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Texas Southern University on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! July 15, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall.

2021 Texas Southern University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	66%
Average GPA	3.1
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	79%

Is Texas Southern University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better idea of what Texas Southern University offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Texas Southern University Acceptance Rate 2021

It is not competitive to get into Texas Southern University. Around 66% of applicants get into Texas Southern University each year. Last year, 6,687 students applied to Texas Southern University and 4,438 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Texas Southern University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Texas Southern University, around 51% return for their sophomore year. Texas Southern University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 19%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Texas Southern University Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Texas Southern University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $67.9 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $10,797 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Texas Southern University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Texas Southern University meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $20,828 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $23,390 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Texas Southern University. Based on this information, how does Texas Southern University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Texas Southern University a good school for you?

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Where is Texas Southern University Located?

Texas Southern University is located in the urban setting of Houston, Texas, less than an hour from Houston.

If you want to see Texas Southern University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 59 to Houston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, William P. Hobby.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Texas Southern University and Houston are like without leaving home.

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