Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 96.8%
- Average SAT
- 910
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 820–1,000
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 17
- Total Enrollment
- 6,619
Admissions Overview
Texas Southern University practices open admission with a 96.80% acceptance rate. Nearly every applicant who applies gets in, making this one of the most accessible universities in Texas. The middle 50% of students score between 820-1000 on the SAT, with an average of 910. As an HBCU founded in 1947, TSU seeks students who are ready to embrace its mission of educational opportunity and community service. The university particularly welcomes first-generation college students and those committed to making a difference in underserved communities. With 71.30% of students receiving Pell Grants, TSU prioritizes making higher education affordable for students from all economic backgrounds.