Texas Southern University

Houston, TX · Public

Acceptance rate
97%
Average SAT
914
ACT midpoint
17
Enrollment
6,844
In-state tuition
$9,173
Out-of-state tuition
$21,473
Avg net price
$16,590
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 800 and 1000 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 17

Popular programs at Texas Southern University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Biology, General.78
2Business Administration, Management and Operations.77
3Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.75
4Criminal Justice and Corrections.62
5Psychology, General.59
6Health and Medical Administrative Services.53
7Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.46
8Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.38
9Social Work.35
10Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.33
11Finance and Financial Management Services.33
12Political Science and Government.29
13Accounting and Related Services.29
14Marketing.26
15Journalism.21
16Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.21
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.19
18Computer and Information Sciences, General.17
19Civil Engineering.16
20Communication and Media Studies.15

Showing top 20 of 41 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Texas Southern University?

Texas Southern University has an acceptance rate of 97% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Texas Southern University?

Admitted students at Texas Southern University typically score between 800 and 1000 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Texas Southern University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Texas Southern University is approximately $16,590 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Texas Southern University?

4-year graduation rate data for Texas Southern University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.