# Texas Southern University

Houston, TX. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/texas-southern-university

Texas Southern University is a public college in Houston, TX with 6,844 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants, and admitted students average 914 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,494 per year ($16,282 for families earning under $30,000). 24% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $46,064 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 97% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 7,867 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 7,344 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 420–520 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 380–480 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 15–19 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $26,907 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $16,494 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $16,282 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $25,862 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $25,460 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | — (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 6,844 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 24% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,064 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,864 (FY2024) |

## What Texas Southern University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Considered
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Required
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Texas Southern University's acceptance rate?**

Texas Southern University admits 97% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for Texas Southern University?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 420–520 on SAT Reading and Writing and 380–480 on SAT Math; the average total is 914.

**What ACT score do you need for Texas Southern University?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–19.

**Is Texas Southern University test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Texas Southern University?**

In Fall 2023, 7,867 students applied to Texas Southern University and 7,344 were admitted; 1,657 enrolled.

**Does Texas Southern University consider legacy status?**

Yes. Texas Southern University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Texas Southern University require an essay?**

Texas Southern University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Texas Southern University cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $26,907 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,494.

**What is Texas Southern University's graduation rate?**

24% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 229063. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology