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Texas Southern University (TSU)
- 3100 Cleburne St
- Houston, TX 77004
- OPEID College Code: 00364200
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- General Phone: (713) 313-7011
- Interim President: James T. Boddie
- Website: www.tsu.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 9,540
- College Alias: TSU
- College Mascot: Tigers

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - TSU Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: em.tsu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $42.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: TSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 82% | 75% | 40% | 18% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,981 | $3,986 | $3,127 | $7,499 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 14.6% | 10.3% | 14.0% |
| Number in Default | 637 | 381 | 364 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,341 | 3,692 | 2,597 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,428 | $5,428 | $4,468 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,678 | $13,678 | $13,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,249 | $1,200 | $844 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,664 | $6,402 | $6,056 |
| Other Expenses | $3,257 | $3,128 | $3,037 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,997 | $6,722 | $6,526 |
| Other Expenses | $3,765 | $3,616 | $3,511 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,887 | $3,616 | $3,700 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,598 | $16,158 | $14,405 |
| Out of State | $24,848 | $24,408 | $23,415 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,439 | $16,966 | $15,349 |
| Out of State | $25,689 | $25,216 | $24,359 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,564 | $10,515 | $9,012 |
| Out of State | $18,814 | $18,765 | $18,022 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Pharmacy School | $9,467 | $15,470 |
| Law School | $11,372 | $15,137 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,540 Undergraduate: 7,572 Graduate: 881 Professional: 1,087
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,886 Female: 5,654
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,124 Female: 4,448
- Graduate Gender Male: 270 Female: 611
- Professional Gender Male: 492 Female: 595
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,290 Part-Time: 2,250
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,060 Part-Time: 1,512
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 397 Part-Time: 484
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 833 Part-Time: 254
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 323 | 3% |
| American Indian | 16 | 0.2% |
| Black | 8,017 | 84% |
| Asian | 438 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 451 | 5% |
| White | 267 | 3% |
| Unknown | 28 | 0.3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 23 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,722 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,869 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,382 | 25% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,740 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 706 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 445 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 450 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 199 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,298 | 999 | 299 |
| Faculty Status | 537 | 330 | 207 |
| Tenured Faculty | 204 | 167 | 37 |
| Graduate Assistants | 190 | - | 190 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 569 | 350 | 219 |
| Primarily Instruction | 569 | 350 | 219 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 91 | 63 | 28 |
| Other Professionals | 264 | 244 | 20 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 374 | 342 | 32 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 193 | 180 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 25 | 25 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 80 | 80 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,824 (315) | $62,214 (181) | $56,595 (134) |
| Professor | $86,287 (70) | $84,759 (53) | $91,052 (17) |
| Associate Professor | $68,130 (76) | $69,202 (43) | $66,734 (33) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,117 (95) | $55,442 (48) | $60,849 (47) |
| Instructor | $28,450 (74) | $30,582 (37) | $26,318 (37) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $96,510 (30) | $103,228 (18) | $86,433 (12) |
| Professor | $110,008 (17) | $111,152 (13) | $106,288 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $86,793 (10) | $89,648 (4) | $84,890 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,352 (2) | - (-) | $51,352 (2) |
| Instructor | $54,540 (1) | $54,540 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,488 (345) | $64,226 (199) | $57,756 (146) |
| Professor | $87,014 (87) | $85,978 (66) | $90,273 (21) |
| Associate Professor | $68,466 (86) | $69,555 (47) | $67,153 (39) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,785 (97) | $55,442 (48) | $60,080 (49) |
| Instructor | $28,666 (75) | $30,952 (38) | $26,318 (37) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,801,824 | $1,081,644 | $720,180 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 316 | 185 | 131 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 263 | 162 | 101 |
| Baseball | 39 | 39 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Football | 81 | 81 | - |
| Golf | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Soccer | 21 | - | 21 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 47 | 20 | 27 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 48 | 21 | 27 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Bowling | 8 | - | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $52,739 | $23,340 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $51,387 | $16,083 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 29 | 18 | 11 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 26%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 12% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 8% |
| Female | 16% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 7% |
| Black | 12% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| White | 25% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 2 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 13 | 35 |
| Vehicle Theft | 10 | 5 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 7 | 12 |
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