Texas Southern University Acceptance Rate
Houston, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,867
- Admitted
- 7,344
- Yield
- 22.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Texas Southern University's acceptance rate has risen from 51.9% in 2014–15 to 93.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 10,111 to 7,867 (-22%) over that period.
Its 93.4% rate makes Texas Southern University more selective than about 13% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 14%.
Texas Southern University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 22.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,111 | 5,250 | 51.9% | 1,533 |
| 2015–16 | 10,487 | 5,338 | 50.9% | 1,457 |
| 2016–17 | 10,878 | 5,601 | 51.5% | 1,260 |
| 2017–18 | 12,995 | 8,663 | 66.7% | 1,975 |
| 2018–19 | 13,776 | 7,802 | 56.6% | 1,607 |
| 2019–20 | 8,554 | 7,772 | 90.9% | 1,475 |
| 2020–21 | 6,687 | 4,438 | 66.4% | 724 |
| 2021–22 | 10,554 | 6,654 | 63% | 1,294 |
| 2022–23 | 8,582 | 8,307 | 96.8% | 2,372 |
| 2023–24 | 7,867 | 7,344 | 93.4% | 1,657 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,234 | 4,905 | 93.7% |
| Men | 2,633 | 2,439 | 92.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 420–510 | 48% |
| SAT Math | 380–490 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–19 | 18% |
How Texas Southern University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Texas Southern University's acceptance rate?
Texas Southern University's acceptance rate is 93.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,344 admitted of 7,867 applicants).
Is Texas Southern University test optional?
Texas Southern University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Texas Southern University?
Texas Southern University received 7,867 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,344.
What SAT score do you need for Texas Southern University?
Admitted students at Texas Southern University typically scored 420–510 on SAT Reading/Writing and 380–490 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Texas Southern University getting harder to get into?
Texas Southern University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 51.9% in 2014–15 to 93.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.tsu.edu/.