Texas Southern University Demographics & Diversity Overview

98%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
0%
International
35
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Texas Southern University has a diverse student body with 98% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
0.7%(48)
Hispanic
8.2%(551)
African American
85.9%(5,771)
Asian
0.9%(58)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
3.5%(235)
Unknown
0.6%(38)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color98%
Total Enrollment8,632
International Students0%

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 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
34.9%(2,383)
Women
65.1%(4,447)

Gender Statistics

Men2,383

28% of total enrollment

Women4,447

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Texas Southern University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 66% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.0%(137)
18-19
44.9%(3,067)
20-21
20.7%(1,412)
22-24
18.2%(1,241)
25+
14.2%(973)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.9%(53)
22-24
29.5%(531)
25+
67.6%(1,218)

Age Diversity Insights

66%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Texas Southern University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 86% in-state residents, 14% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
85.5%(1,829)
Out-of-State
14.0%(300)
International
0.5%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State1,829

86% of student body

Out-of-State300

14% of student body

International10

0% of student body

States Represented

35 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

98%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age