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Texas Southern University
Houston, TXPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 97% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Texas Southern University is a public institution located in the city setting of Houston, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 97%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
97% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading420 - 520
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math380 - 480
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite15 - 19
1typical 50% range36
97%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,000
Earnings 5yr: $139,367
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,981
Earnings 5yr: $80,773
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,595
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,201
Earnings 5yr: $60,470
Debt: $32,987
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,662
Earnings 5yr: $61,546
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,728
Earnings 5yr: $62,503
Debt: $37,125
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,147
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,386
Earnings 5yr: $58,991
Debt: $31,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,482
Earnings 5yr: $56,348
Debt: $30,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,321
Earnings 5yr: $44,374
Debt: $34,302
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,203
Earnings 5yr: $50,758
Debt: $36,720
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,195
Earnings 5yr: $32,814
Debt: $34,750
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,871
Earnings 5yr: $52,740
Debt: $38,162
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,426
Earnings 5yr: $44,671
Debt: $32,750
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,185
Earnings 5yr: $53,881
Debt: $39,265
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,961
Earnings 5yr: $52,298
Debt: $36,250
Journalism.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,152
Earnings 5yr: $51,133
Debt: $34,750
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,953
Earnings 5yr: $48,744
Debt: $48,500
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,612
Earnings 5yr: $39,954
Debt: $29,625
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,768
Earnings 5yr: $50,742
Debt: $32,500
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,590
In-State Tuition$9,173
Out-of-State Tuition$21,473
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
72%
Pell Grants
67%
Take Loans
27%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$32,986
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$38,924
Completion Signals
22%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
66%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$176/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
35%
Men65%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
39%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$31,008
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