Texas Southern University (TSU)
Houston, TX| Region: | Southwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Tigers |
| Website: | www.tsu.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Highly Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $7,646 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $16,946 |
| Retention Rate: | 61% |
| Enrollment: | 11,062 |
| Year Established: | 1947 |
About TSU
One of the nation’s largest HBCUs, (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) Texas Southern University (TSU) offers numerous academic programs in the middle of a thriving metropolis.
Located in the heart of Houston, TSU’s downtown location offers easy access to the rich cultural offerings of this urban center.
A substantial student body of thousands and abundant academic offerings make the TSU campus an environment as stimulating as Houston itself.
Tailoring schedules to the varied needs of the student body, TSU offers online and evening courses and the newly established weekend-degree program as well.
The curriculum at TSU is divided into eleven colleges, which include schools of business, education, health sciences, communication, behavioral sciences and law. Within each of these schools are an abundance of degree offerings.
TSU also has a graduate school which grants over 25 master’s degrees and a number of doctoral degrees in various fields of study.
Student life at TSU provides another source for student stimulation. There are over 80 student organizations as well as an active cluster of sports teams.
The career services department hosts career fairs and provides counseling and referrals to students and prospective employers.
Financial aid offerings are available to those who qualify, and include everything from Texas state grants to loans, to tuition-exemption programs for eligible students.
TSU Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 3.5 of 5 Stars 6 Reviews
50% of students gave Texas Southern University 3 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Marco Hale Student at This School - Grad Year 2015
To start off basically this is a great school for anyone to attend. I have crossed no problems what so ever. Classes are not hard to find at all. Everything is around for your for your convience. I will stay all four years.
mae dow Student at This School - Grad Year 2015
Texas Southern University is a African-American college witha lot of history, its beginningback to fall 1925, when Wiley College,located in Marshall, Texas, established classes in Houston,during theecond year 1925-27, the school moved to the New Jack Yates,therfore since 1947 to present (TSU) HAS BEEN THE GOAL AND REWARD If a education to deserving students.
TSU Map & Location
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
Getting Around TSU
Walkability
Very good walkability. We recommend walking in this area.
Transit
Some transit. This area has limited public transportation.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Houston, TX
TSU Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 7,842 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 2,653 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 11,062 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 5%
- African American: 91%
- Caucasian: 1%
- Asian: 3%
| Latino | 5% |
|---|---|
| African American | 91% |
| Caucasian | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
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