Admissions Overview
The admission process at Texas Southern University has a 93% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $42. Texas Southern University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
93%
Less Selective
Application Volume
7,867
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
23%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Texas Southern University has a 93% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $42. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Texas Southern University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$42
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredHigh School Class Rank
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School Transcript
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Texas Southern University. About 48% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 800 to 1,000. Additionally, about 18% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 15 to 19.
SAT Scores
48% of students submitted400
1600
800 – 1000
200
800
420 – 510
200
800
380 – 490
ACT Scores
18% of students submitted1
36
15 – 19
1
36
13 – 19
1
36
15 – 19
Admission Statistics
7,867 students applied to TSU. Of those, 93% were accepted (7,344 students). Of these 7,344 accepted students, 1,657 chose to enroll.
7,867
Total Applicants
7,344
Students Admitted
1,657
Students Enrolled
93%
Acceptance Rate