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Location: Houston Tx

Public (HBCU) majority of black people

​As of the 2023–2024 academic year, Texas Southern University (TSU) in Houston enrolls approximately 8,469 students

women representing about 66% of the total enrollment and men accounting for 34%

Type of school: Public vs
private, University of
Houston vs. Rice University,
special college?

Student body: # of students,
% of male/female, % of
different ethnicities

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Positives:

📌 Historically Black College & University (HBCU) Legacy

📌 Affordability & Financial Aid

📌 Location

📌 Strong Programs

📌 Tight-Knit Campus Community

Negatives:

📌 Campus Infrastructure

📌 Academic Reputation

📌 Campus Safety Concerns

📌 Administrative Efficiency

📌 Limited On-Campus Housing

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Tuition & Fees: $9,174

Room & Board: $10,914

Books & Supplies: $1,654

Personal Expenses: $3,222

Transportation: $2,806

Total Estimated Cost: $27,770

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TSU does not mandate specific high school coursework for admission. However, a solid academic foundation in core subjects is recommended to ensure college readiness.

A minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required for unconditional admission.

TSU has adopted a test-optional policy; submission of SAT or ACT scores is not mandatory for admission. However, if submitted, they will be considered during the admissions process. ​

Applicants graduating in the top 25% of their high school class with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible for automatic admission.

Total Applications Received: 8,582

Total Students Accepted: 8,307

Acceptance Rate: Approximately 97%

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Grants (Need-Based Aid — No Repayment Required)

Scholarships (Merit-Based or Need-Based — No Repayment)

Loans (Must Be Repaid)

Work-Study

Traditions

📌 Tiger Walk

📌 Homecoming Week

📌 Greek Life

📌 Founder’s Day

📌 “Ocean of Soul” Marching Band

📌 Tiger Nation Rally

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This college represents a space where my identity, history, and aspirations are valued, celebrated, and nurtured. This college also provides health sciences and public service, especially in serving underrepresented and underserved communities, perfectly complementing my goals.