Texas Southern University (TSU) is a public, historically black university located in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 1927 as Houston College for Negroes and is one of the oldest and largest historically black universities in the United States. TSU offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates, ranging from the liberal arts to sciences and engineering. TSU is also home to the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. The university has given rise to many prominent graduates; current notable alumni include actresses Phylicia Rashad, Phyllis Hyman, and Viola Davis. Today, the university offers a friendly, diverse and vibrant learning environment that provides an inspiring education to more than 9,000 students. From its top-notch degree programs, to its student-centered resources and extracurricular activities, Texas Southern University is an ideal destination for individuals seeking to pursue an education and reach their full potential.
- Address: 3100 Cleburne St, Houston, TX 00007-7004
- Phone: (713) 313-7011
- Website: www.tsu.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 7,015
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $42
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $9,173 | $21,443 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Room & Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| Other | $4,945 | $4,945 |
| Total Cost | $29,702 | $41,972 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 66%
- SAT Range: 890 – 1040
- ACT Range: 17 – 20
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Health and Wellness, General
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- General Studies
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 36%
- Female: 64%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 3%
- Black or African American: 79%
- Hispanic / Latino: 9%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 2%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 0%
- Non-resident Alien: 4%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 82%
- Out-of-State: 18%
- Unknown: 0%