Texas Southern University (229063)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,941

2022 Average Net Price

$11,826

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

96.8%

8,582 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

8,632

81.5% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

26.3%

320 Graduates

About

Texas Southern University (229063) is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2022, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Texas Southern University (229063) were Law (175 degrees awarded) and Pharmacy (70 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Texas Southern University (229063) is $6,941, which is $−23,209 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Texas Southern University (229063) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3205 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Texas Southern University (229063) is $6,941, which is $23,209 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,826.

In 2022, 97% of undergraduate students attending Texas Southern University (229063) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,941

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Texas Southern University (229063) was $6,941. The cost of tuition at Texas Southern University (229063) is $−23,209 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Texas Southern University (229063) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,826

2022 Value

19.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Texas Southern University (229063) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,826. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Texas Southern University (229063) grew by 19.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Texas Southern University (229063) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,834

Room and Board

$1,654

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Texas Southern University (229063) was of $11,834 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.94% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,654. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.486% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Texas Southern University (229063) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Texas Southern University (229063) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 11.5% with respect to 2021, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Texas Southern University (229063) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Texas Southern University (229063) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3205 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Texas Southern University (229063) received 8,582 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 18.7% annual growth. Out of those 8,582 applicants, 8,307 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.8% acceptance rate.

There were 8,632 students enrolled at Texas Southern University (229063) in 2022. 32% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Texas Southern University (229063) has an overall enrollment yield of 28.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

8,307

Accepted Out of 8,582

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Texas Southern University (229063) was 96.8% (8,307 admissions from 8,582 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 63%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 18.7%, while admissions grew by 24.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Texas Southern University (229063) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

32%

Submission Percentage (2022)

754

Scores Submitted (2022)

32% of enrolled first-time students at Texas Southern University (229063) in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Texas Southern University (229063) had a total enrollment of 8,632 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Texas Southern University (229063) is 7,034 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,598. This means that 81.5% of students enrolled at Texas Southern University (229063) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Texas Southern University (229063), both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.4% Black or African American, 9.49% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Two or More Races, 1.82% Asian, 1.66% White, 0.162% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0927% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Texas Southern University (229063) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,632 students. The full-time enrollment at Texas Southern University (229063) is 7,034 and the part-time enrollment is 1,598. This means that 81.5% of students enrolled at Texas Southern University (229063) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.4% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Texas Southern University (229063) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Texas Southern University (229063) was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Texas Southern University (229063) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Texas Southern University (229063) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
6,943 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
819 enrolled students
Two or More Races
302 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Texas Southern University (229063) is 80.4% Black or African American, 9.49% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Two or More Races, 1.82% Asian, 1.66% White, 0.162% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0927% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 47.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.58% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 44 students (0.51%) did not report their race.

Graduates

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Texas Southern University (229063) is Law (175 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy (70 degrees).

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 7% of students graduating from Texas Southern University (229063) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Texas Southern University (229063) is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Operations

Instructional Salaries

$33.7M

Instructional Salaries

370

Number of Employees

In 2022, Texas Southern University (229063) paid a total of $33.7M to 370 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $73.7M (30%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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