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$9,173
per year
In-State Tuition
97%
Acceptance Rate
22%
Graduation Rate
66%
Retention Rate
Texas Southern University is a public four-year institution in Houston, TX. Programs offered include Biology, General Studies, Business Administration, Psychology and Social Work.
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21 of 21 CLEP exams accepted
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Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
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Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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TSU offers first-time freshmen General University Scholarships of up to $1,000-$14,000 by GPA, class rank and test bands, plus Honors College awards.
Regents Scholarship (General University)
CompetitiveUp to $14,000 (maximum award; period not stated)
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Complete 15 credits each semester and maintain the GPA specified in the award notification; up to four years
First-time freshmen are considered from the admission application; complete the FAFSA (TSU code 003642).
Published band: GPA 3.75-4.0 and top 5 percent class rank; SAT 1370 and up; ACT 30-36. The page does not say whether the GPA, rank and test bands must all be met, so no single minimum is listed. Students without a class rank can still be considered. Offers depend on available funds.
Presidents Transformation Scholarship (General University)
CompetitiveUp to $10,000 (maximum award; period not stated)
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Complete 15 credits each semester and maintain the GPA specified in the award notification; up to four years
First-time freshmen are considered from the admission application; complete the FAFSA (TSU code 003642).
Published band: GPA 3.5-3.74 and top 10 percent class rank; SAT 1240-1369; ACT 26-29. The page does not say whether the GPA, rank and test bands must all be met, so no single minimum is listed. Students without a class rank can still be considered. Offers depend on available funds.
Tiger Genesis Scholarship (General University)
CompetitiveUp to $7,000 (maximum award; period not stated)
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Complete 15 credits each semester and maintain the GPA specified in the award notification; up to four years
First-time freshmen are considered from the admission application; complete the FAFSA (TSU code 003642).
Published band: GPA 3.0-3.49 and top 20 percent class rank; SAT 1050-1239; ACT 19-25. The page does not say whether the GPA, rank and test bands must all be met, so no single minimum is listed. Students without a class rank can still be considered. Offers depend on available funds.
Tiger P.A.W. Scholarship (General University)
CompetitiveUp to $1,000 (maximum award; period not stated)
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Complete 15 credits each semester and maintain the GPA specified in the award notification; up to four years
First-time freshmen are considered from the admission application; complete the FAFSA (TSU code 003642).
Published band: GPA 2.5-2.99; SAT 900-1049; ACT 17-18. The page does not say whether the GPA, rank and test bands must all be met, so no single minimum is listed. Students without a class rank can still be considered. Offers depend on available funds. Renewal requires meeting university Satisfactory Academic Progress and advancing to the next grade level.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$16,437
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$38,924
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$29,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Houston, Texas
Harris County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
53 career paths
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