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Texas Southern University

Houston, TX

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Public
  • Campus Life
    Medium • Urban
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $12K
  • SAT Range
    820–980
  • Graduation Rate
    26%
  • Special Mission
    Special Mission
    HBCU

Texas Southern University is a medium, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a large city in an urban setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers bachelor's, certificate, master's, and doctoral degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 93% and a graduation rate of 26%.

From the Institution

Texas Southern University possesses an impressive array of more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs and concentrations, a diverse faculty, 80-plus student organizations, and an extensive alumni network comprised of educators, entrepreneurs, public servants, lawyers, pilots, artists, and more, many of whom are change agents on the local, national and international stage. Nestled upon a sprawling 150-acre campus, Texas Southern University is one of the nation's largest historically black universities. Our academic curriculum is organized into ten colleges and schools that continue to serve as cornerstones for developing the greatest potential in leaders from various socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Some of TSU's well-known graduates include the late U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan and U.S. Congressman George "Mickey" Leland. Texas Southern University is heralded as a pioneer and has distinguished itself by producing a significant number of African American students who have obtained post-secondary and advanced degrees. The university's enrollment has grown from 2,303 students to more than 9,700 undergraduate and graduate students from across the world. Although initially established to educate African Americans, Texas Southern University has become one of the most diverse institutions in Texas.

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College Board Code
6824
Application Types Accepted
  • Common Application
  • Online through college's own website
Fee Waiver Info
Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

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Important Dates

Dates are subject to change so confirm important deadlines by visiting the college’s website.

July 15
Regular Application Due
June 30
Financial Aid Application Due

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