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About Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University is a public, state university in the city of Houston, Texas. Texas Southern University was founded in 1947. The university enrolls around 7,524 students a year, including 5,726 undergrad students.
Texas Southern University Acceptance Rate
It is not competitive to get into Texas Southern University. The acceptance rate at Texas Southern University is 63%. In 2019, 10,554 students applied to Texas Southern University and 6,654 were admitted.
| Texas Southern University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 63% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.0 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 43% |
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Texas Southern University Campus Tours
Texas Southern University is located in the city of Houston, Texas, near 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.
College Info
Texas Southern University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jul 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Jul 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Texas Southern University is Jul 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Texas Southern University is Jul 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Texas Southern University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
840 - 990
Math SAT Range
400 - 490
Reading SAT Range
420 - 510
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
990 and Above
Good
840 to 990
Avg
840 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Texas Southern University students is 912. Applicants with SAT scores of 990 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Texas Southern University, while applicants with SAT scores between 840 to 990 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 840 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Texas Southern University.
Texas Southern University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$24,578
In State$38,288
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$10,274
$23,984
Fees
$1,736
$1,736
Housing
$10,914
$10,914
Books
$1,654
$1,654
Student Life
Wondering what life at Texas Southern University is like? There are approximately 7,524 students enrolled at Texas Southern University, including 5,726 undergraduate students and 1,798 graduate students. 85% percent of students attend school full-time, 80% percent are from TX and 20% percent of students are from other states.
85%
Full Time15%
Part Time80%
In State20%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
7,524
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
63%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$12,010
Out-of-State
$25,720
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jul 15
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