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Texas Southern University, or TSU, is located in Houston, United States. It was originally founded as the Texas State University for Negroes, on March 3, 1947 by the Texas Legislature. Before becoming a state university, Texas Southern University was owned by the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and had been known as the Houston College for Negroes. The main campus sits on 150 acres of land. The university comprises of the following academic divisions:
TSU’s official mascot is the Tiger, and the men’s sports teams are known as the Tigers while the women’s teams are called the Lady Tigers.
The school is known for its programs in science, medicine, law, family and social work, and medical administration.
Admission at Texas Southern is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 320. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 330 and 430.
Texas Southern has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 9,540 students enrolled (4,520 full-time equivalent). Texas Southern has a large minority student population.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
General Phone: (713) 313-7011
http://www.tsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 253 | business management, marketing, accounting, banking, operations management, MIS, business |
| Law | 181 | law |
| Liberal Arts | 130 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, speech and rhetoric, general studies, political science, English, history, Spanish language, ... |
| Medicine | 126 | pharmacy |
| Education and Teaching | 100 | school counseling, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, health teaching, physical education teaching, industrial arts teaching, multilingual education |
| Science | 97 | biology, chemistry, toxicology |
| Family and Social Work | 86 | social work, family and consumer science, public administration, social service professions, child development, food and nutrition |
| Media | 72 | radio and television, journalism, communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 59 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 58 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Administration | 51 | health care administration, medical records admin, environmental health |
| Medical Support and Technology | 36 | clinical lab tech, health service and sciences, respiratory care tech |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | electronics tech, civil engineering tech, drafting, biomedical tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 19 | health and physical education, dietitian |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Music | 10 | music |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts |
| Architecture and Planning | 8 | urban planning |
| Transportation | 4 | aviation tech, aviation operations |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Texas Southern in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 807 | 48 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 307 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 212 | 31 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 25 | 5 |
Texas Southern is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Texas Southern had a total enrollment of 9,540 students (4,520 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 3% |
| Black | 84% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 75% |
| California | 6% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Washington, DC | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
Texas Southern offers campus housing for 1,529 of its 4,520 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,110 | 6,023 | 99% | 1,349 | 22% |
| Men | 2,497 | 2,455 | 98% | 606 | 25% |
| Women | 3,613 | 3,568 | 99% | 743 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 320 | 430 |
| SAT Math | 330 | 430 |
| SAT Writing | 340 | 430 |
| ACT Verbal | 11 | 17 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 13 | 17 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 62% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 44% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,401 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,831 |
| Room and board | $ 6,574 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,228 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,202 |
Financial Aid:
Texas Southern participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 364200)
Texas Southern has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 86 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 31 | 33 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 81 | 64 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $113,109 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $117,159 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $92,599 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $111,341 | 10 | $94,283 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $105,017 | 11 | $96,688 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $78,858 | 27 | $82,891 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $67,374 | 34 | $68,843 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $71,369 | 4 | $62,895 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 78 | $55,292 | 60 | $55,028 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $33,055 | 7 | $35,216 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 181 | $69,517 | 143 | $66,029 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 144 | 115 | 259 |
| Football | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| Track | 23 | 30 | 53 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 72 | 76 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Toxicology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Texas Southern Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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