Texas Southern University Demographics & Diversity Overview

98%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
1%
International
35
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Texas Southern University has a diverse student body with 98% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
0.8%(57)
Hispanic
8.0%(600)
African American
86.0%(6,415)
Asian
0.9%(68)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
3.5%(258)
Unknown
0.6%(43)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color98%
Total Enrollment9,571
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Texas Southern University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Texas Southern University has a gender distribution of 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.6%(2,699)
Women
64.4%(4,881)

Gender Statistics

Men2,699

28% of total enrollment

Women4,881

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Texas Southern University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 58% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(109)
18-19
43.9%(2,909)
20-21
22.6%(1,499)
22-24
17.7%(1,171)
25+
14.1%(931)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(2)
20-21
2.3%(43)
22-24
29.4%(544)
25+
68.2%(1,261)

Age Diversity Insights

58%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Texas Southern University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 119% in-state residents, -20% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.5%(1,829)
International
0.5%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State1,829

119% of student body

International10

1% of student body

States Represented

35 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

98%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age

Texas Southern University - Demographics & Diversity