Who we are

Texas Southern University possesses an impressive array of more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs and concentrations, a diverse faculty, 80-plus student organizations and an extensive alumni network comprised of educators, entrepreneurs, public servants, lawyers, pilots, artists, and more, many of whom are change agents on the local, national and international stage. Nestled upon a sprawling 150-acre campus, Texas Southern University is one of the nation’s largest historically black universities. The Carnegie Foundation classifies Texas Southern as a “doctoral university with higher research activity” comprising several schools and colleges and several scholastic and research programs.

Our academic curriculum is organized into ten colleges and schools that continue to serve as cornerstones for developing the greatest potential in leaders from various socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Some of TSU’s well-known graduates include the late US Congresswoman Barbara Jordan and U.S Congressman George “Mickey” Leland, as well as television host and former NFL star Michael Strahan and rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
Texas Southern University is heralded as a pioneer and has distinguished itself by producing a significant number of African American students who have obtained post-secondary and advanced degrees. The University’s enrollment has grown from 2,303 students to more than 8,400 undergraduate and graduate students from across the world.
Although initially established to educate African Americans, Texas Southern University has become one of the most diverse institutions in Texas.

Facts :
● Undergraduates In-State Tuition and Fees: $10,274 annually
● Undergraduate Out-of-State Tuition and Fees: $23,984 annually
● Employees: 1,400 staff and faculty
● Registered Student Organizations: 80+
● Colleges & Schools: 10
● Colors: Maroon and Gray