Admissions Overview
The admission process at Texas Southern University has a 97% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $42. Texas Southern University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
97%
Less Selective
Application Volume
8,582
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
29%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Texas Southern University has a 97% 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
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Personal Statement/Essay
Not ConsideredWork Experience
Not ConsideredOther 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 32% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 820 to 1,000. Additionally, about 14% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 15 to 19.
SAT Scores
32% of students submitted400
1600
820 – 1000
200
800
420 – 510
200
800
400 – 490
ACT Scores
14% of students submitted1
36
15 – 19
1
36
13 – 20
1
36
15 – 17
Admission Statistics
8,582 students applied to TSU. Of those, 97% were accepted (8,307 students). Of these 8,307 accepted students, 2,372 chose to enroll.
8,582
Total Applicants
8,307
Students Admitted
2,372
Students Enrolled
97%
Acceptance Rate