Texas Southern University

    Houston, TX · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    800–1000
    Median ~900
    Acceptance rate
    97%
    Enrollment
    6,844
    ACT middle 50%
    15–19

    What the numbers say about TSU

    • The reported middle 50% spans 200 points, from 800 to 1000. A planning score near or above 1040 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 470 Reading and Writing and 450 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 97% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 22% completion rate and $38,924 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 900 SAT scorePlan for a 1000Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $9,173
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $21,473
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $38,924
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    22%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 800 and 1000. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1040 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1000 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 900 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 800 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to TSU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State, MS670–100045%
    University of Puerto Rico-AguadillaAguadilla, PR790–102081%
    Trinity Baptist CollegeJacksonville, FL780–101053%
    CUNY York CollegeJamaica, NY790–96064%
    CUNY Medgar Evers CollegeBrooklyn, NY850–102086%
    Bethune-Cookman UniversityDaytona Beach, FL830–99088%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for TSU?

    Texas Southern University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 800–1000, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1040 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is TSU's acceptance rate?

    Texas Southern University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 97%.

    How much does it cost to attend TSU?

    In-state tuition is approximately $9,173 and out-of-state is approximately $21,473. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is TSU test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Texas Southern University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.tsu.edu

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