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Texas Southern University Science & Tech Programs

Texas Southern University is a public institution located in Houston, TX. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Texas Southern University Rankings

TSU is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #129 of 309 State — Texas
Overall Quality #205 of 484 Region — Southwest
Overall Quality #2280 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is Texas Southern University?

Location of Texas Southern University

Contact information for TSU are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 3100 Cleburne St, Houston, TX 77004
Phone: 7133137011
Website: www.tsu.edu/
Admissions: www.tsu.edu/admissions/freshman-admissions
Financial Aid: www.tsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into TSU?

You can apply to TSU online at: www.applytexas.org/

TSU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for TSU

This is what TSU considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into TSU?

TSU maintains an acceptance rate of 97%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

37% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at TSU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 420 and 520. Math scores were between 380 and 480.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Texas Southern University  ( 420 to 520 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Texas Southern University  ( 380 to 480 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 800 to 1000.
SAT Total Scores for Texas Southern University  ( 800 to 1000 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at TSU ranged between 15 and 19.

ACT Composite Scores for Texas Southern University  ( 15 to 19 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at TSU vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 3,143 3,021 96%
Women 6,248 6,080 97%

Can I Afford Texas Southern University?

The average net price after aid at TSU is $19,734. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $6,941
In-State Fees $1,696
Out-of-State Tuition $19,737
Out-of-State Fees $1,736
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $8,637
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $21,473

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 23% of students at TSU receive some form of financial aid (1,536 students).

About 87% of students at TSU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,193 per student.

72% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,802.

Student Loan Debt

67% of TSU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,828 per year.

Texas Southern University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,991 students enrolled at TSU. TSU is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,619 undergraduate students at TSU, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at TSU

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Texas Southern University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of TSU Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 39
Black or African American 5,685
Hispanic 529
White 46
American Indian/Alaska Native 13
Two or More Races 231
Non-Resident 66

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at TSU break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of TSU Students
State First-Time UG Students
Texas 1,263
Louisiana 65
California 42
Illinois 37
Georgia 24

Additionally, approximately 1.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Texas Southern University Graduate Student Diversity

1,850 of TSU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at TSU, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at TSU

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Texas Southern University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at TSU
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 68
Black or African American 1,280
Hispanic 240
White 99
American Indian/Alaska Native 5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 44
Non-Resident 101

Online Learning at Texas Southern University

TSU offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

3,912 undergraduate students at TSU took at least one online class — of those, 438 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 437 students took at least one online class and 315 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at Texas Southern University

Below are the science & tech programs are offered at TSU, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 5 3 8

Academic Programs at Texas Southern University

TSU offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

TSU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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