About TSU
TSU at A Glance
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 J. 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.