Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.2k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,173
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,773
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,914
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,320
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$20,087
Net price (after aid)$19,734
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$19,738
$30k – $48k$19,676
$48k – $75k$19,237
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$38,924
Median debt at graduation$29,000
Est. monthly loan payment$307
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.3×Graduates earn about 1.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants71%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans65%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
20%
Freshman Retention
57%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Need-based aid friendly
71% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.2k
below avg
Out-of-state
$21.8k
below avg
Net price
$19.7k
Pell
71%
above avg
Median debt
$29k
Earnings (10y)
$38.9k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData Science
Education
Secondary EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringChemical Engineering
Health Sciences
Pre-MedNursing
Admissions
Acceptance rate
93%
SAT range
800 - 1000
ACT range
15 - 19
Campus & Student Life
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About Texas Southern University
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- Where is Texas Southern University located?
- Texas Southern University is located in Houston, TX, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Texas Southern University?
- Texas Southern University is a public university based in TX. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Texas Southern University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Texas Southern University is approximately 93%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Texas Southern University?
- Texas Southern University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,173 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Texas Southern University?
- Texas Southern University reports total enrollment of approximately 8,469 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Texas Southern University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Texas Southern University.
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