Texas Southern University Texas

Historically Black university in Houston with research activity and open admissions; in-state tuition $6,941.

College statistics

Address:
3100 Cleburne St
Houston, TX
77004
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.tsu.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$6,941
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$19,737
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$19,741
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$32,537
Room and Board:
$12,800
Total Student Enrollment:
8,469
Acceptance Rate:
93.4%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
510
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
490
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
19
Endowment (End of Year):
$359,516,664
Research Activity Tier:
Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Texas Southern University is a historically Black public research institution in Houston, Texas, serving a diverse student population of over 8,400 undergraduates and graduate students. The university combines a research focus—classified as Research 2 for high spending and doctorate production—with a professional orientation, particularly in business, management, and related fields.

In-state tuition is $6,941 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $19,737; total cost of attendance for in-state students is $19,741 and for out-of-state students is $32,537. Admissions are open, with a 93.4% acceptance rate. The university enrolls students across a range of academic preparation levels, with 75th percentile SAT Reading at 510 and SAT Math at 490.

TSU serves students seeking research-informed education at a historically Black institution with accessible admission standards and in-state affordability. The university's endowment of approximately $360 million supports its academic programs and student services. For more information, visit www.tsu.edu/.

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