- Acceptance rate: 97% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 420–520 reading and writing, 380–480 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 15–19 composite
- Average net price: $15,021 a year (2022–23)
Texas Southern University GPA requirements
Texas Southern University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Texas Southern University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Texas Southern University acceptance rate
Texas Southern University admitted 9,101 of 9,391 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 97%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Texas Southern University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 420 | 470 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 430 | 480 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| ACT English | 13 | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 16 | 17 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 914 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Texas Southern University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
Texas Southern University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,021 a year at Texas Southern University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Texas Southern University?
Texas Southern University requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Texas Southern University hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Texas Southern University?
Texas Southern University's acceptance rate was 97% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,101 of 9,391 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Texas Southern University students have?
The middle 50% of Texas Southern University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (37% of them) scored 420–520 in Reading and Writing and 380–480 in Math. The median scores were 470 (Reading and Writing) and 430 (Math).
What ACT scores do Texas Southern University students have?
The middle 50% of Texas Southern University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (14% of them) had composite scores of 15–19, with a median of 17.
Does Texas Southern University accept AP credit?
Yes. Texas Southern University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Texas Southern University?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,021 a year at Texas Southern University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Texas Southern UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).