More selective than 10% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
48% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 18% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose TSU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
TSU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, TSU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 420 | 520 |
| SAT math | 380 | 480 |
| ACT composite | 15 | 19 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 800 | 1000 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
TSU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 97% | 420–520 | 380–480 | 15–19 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | 420–510 | 380–490 | 15–19 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is TSU compared with other Texas colleges?
TSU has the 63rd-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | Texas Lutheran University | 96% | 54% | $24,654 |
| 60 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | 96% | 49% | $26,106 |
| 61 | University of Houston-Victoria | 96% | 26% | $8,109 |
| 62 | Texas Woman's University | 96% | 49% | $11,963 |
| 63 | Texas Southern University | 97% | 22% | $16,590 |
| 64 | St. Mary's University | 98% | 59% | $21,145 |
| 65 | University of the Incarnate Word | 98% | 51% | $22,775 |
| 66 | West Texas A & M University | 99% | 55% | $19,487 |
| 67 | Sul Ross State University | 99% | 30% | $13,286 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at TSU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
TSU admissions questions
What is the TSU acceptance rate?
Texas Southern University accepts 97% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,344 of 7,867 applicants were admitted.
Does TSU require the SAT or ACT?
Texas Southern University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 48% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for TSU?
The middle 50% of Texas Southern University enrolled first-year students scored 800–1000 on the SAT and 15–19 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at TSU?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,657 of 7,344).
Is TSU getting harder to get into?
Texas Southern University accepted 97% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Texas Southern University overview