Avg Earnings (5yr)
$32,986
Acceptance Rate
93%
Graduation Rate
23%
Annual Tuition
$9,173
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Texas Southern University earn a median of $38,924 ten years after entry — 28% below the national median. Acceptance rate 93.4%, average SAT score 914, in-state tuition $9,173.
At a Glance
Total Students
6,619
Retention Rate
57%
Faculty Ratio
16
Financial Aid
65%
Median Debt
$29,000
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
914
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
420–520
SAT Math (middle 50%)
380–480
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
15–19
Institution Overview
Texas Southern University is a public institution in Houston with an acceptance rate of 93.4%. The university enrolls 6,619 students. The average in-state tuition is $9,173. About 65.3% of students receive financial aid.
The one-year post-graduation earnings for Texas Southern University graduates is $35,355. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $32,986, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $38,924. The median debt for graduates is $29,000. The university's graduation rate is 22.5%, and the retention rate is 57%.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$35k
1 YEAR
$33k
5 YEARS
$39k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Texas Southern University graduates earn a median of $35,355. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $32,986. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $38,924. The median debt for graduates is $29,000. 65.3% of students receive financial aid.
Texas Southern University has a 93.4% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 22.5%, and the retention rate is 57%. The in-state tuition is $9,173. The total student population is 6,619.
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