Texas Southern University (TSU) offers an impressive range of over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across ten colleges and schools, supported by a diverse faculty and more than 80 student organizations. With a robust alumni network of educators, entrepreneurs, public servants, lawyers, artists, and more, TSU alumni are recognized as influential change agents on local, national, and global stages.
Located on a sprawling 150-acre campus, TSU is one of the nation’s largest historically Black universities, dedicated to fostering leadership and excellence among students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds. Notable alumni include U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, U.S. Congressman George “Mickey” Leland, television host and NFL star Michael Strahan, and Grammy-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion.
A trailblazer in education, TSU has played a pivotal role in increasing the number of African American graduates with post-secondary and advanced degrees. With over 8,400 students, TSU boasts one of the most diverse student populations in Texas while staying true to its mission of academic excellence and inclusivity.
Facts:
President: Vice Admiral James W. Crawford III, JAGC, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Founded: 1927
Location: Houston, Texas
Enrollment: 8,600+
Undergraduate 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
Mascot: Tigers
Colors: Maroon and Gray
Mission
At Texas Southern University, our mission is to serve as a student-centered, comprehensive doctoral university, dedicated to promoting equality and fostering inclusive excellence. We provide innovative programs tailored to meet the dynamic needs of an urban environment, empowering diverse students to evolve into lifelong learners, engaged citizens, and visionary leaders who make a global impact.
Vision
The TSU Board of Regents unveiled a transformative 10-year vision through the TSU PROUD initiative, emphasizing the university's core values as the foundation for achieving both short- and long-term goals. These values reflect a student-centered approach to excellence in academics, research, and growth, positioning Texas Southern University as one of the leading institutions in Texas and the nation.
Short-term goals include increasing student enrollment to 10,000, achieving a $125 million endowment, and securing $50 million in research awards by 2025. Long-term objectives focus on a $250 million endowment, $100 million in research awards, and establishing three branch campuses by 2032.
The TSU PROUD initiative aims to foster a culture rooted in these core values, attracting top students and faculty while ensuring these principles become a vital part of the university's daily operations.
Texas Southern University Texas Southern University holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), authorizing the university to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees.
For accreditation-related inquiries, reach out to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or contact them at 404-679-4500.