Student Population Overview
Texas Southern University educates a diverse community of 8,632 students, with 6,830 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 1,802 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
8,632
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Texas Southern University has a predominantly full-time student body with 81% of students being full-time and 19% being part-time, totaling 8,632 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
81% Full-Time
19% Part-Time
7,034
Full-Time Students
1,598
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
79% Undergraduate
21% Graduate
6,830
Undergraduate
1,802
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Texas Southern University, the majority of students fall in the 18-19 age range with 3,067 students, but also includes 137 students in the Under 18 range, 1,412 students in the 20-21 range, 1,241 students in the 22-24 range, 973 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 1,218 students in the 25+ age group, with 53 in the 20-21 category, 531 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Texas Southern University has more women than men with 4,447 female students and 2,383 male students enrolled.
Men
2,383
28%
Women
4,447
52%
Geographic Origin
Texas Southern University has 86% (1,829 students) from in-state Texas, 14% (300 students) from out-of-state, and 0% (10 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
2,139
New students this year
Campus Location
Houston, Texas
City: Large