Texas Southern University: Review & Facts

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Texas Southern University is a medium four-year, public school with 8,635 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1947 and is one of the 57 schools and colleges located in Houston, Texas.

Texas Southern University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Texas Southern University.

Majors
Offered
61
Texas Southern University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 61 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Law, Business, Medical, and Communication and Journalism. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Texas Southern University is low at 55% (way below Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
55%
Bad
The graduation rate at Texas Southern University is very low: 22%.

Student to faculty ratio at Texas Southern University is reasonably decent: 18:1. Find out more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are high - $19,700 per year. The additional fees at Texas Southern University beyond tuition are roughly $1,800; which comes to $21,500 a year.

Read the details about Texas Southern University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
97%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 8,582 applications were submitted and 8,307 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Texas Southern University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Texas Southern University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Texas Southern University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Texas Southern University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,800 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Texas Southern University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Texas Southern University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Texas Southern University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne St
Houston, Texas
77004, USA
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