| Southern University and A & M vs. TSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#23 in Federal Region VI Universities #13 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #378 in National Universities #55 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,922 Louisiana Residents $17,272 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,637 Texas Residents $21,473 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,738 Louisiana Residents $17,184 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,328 Texas Residents $15,528 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,699 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,030 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher900 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Lower900 SAT 17 ACT |
| Tighter35.12% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.91% |
| Favorable20.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.89% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,279 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,704 |
| Smaller6,713 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,844 |
| Smaller1,566 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,860 |
| Smaller379 | Online Student Population | Larger753 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher27% | Graduate Rate | Lower22% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| Lower60% | Retention Rate | Higher66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,000) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,769) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 427 | Number of faculty | 634 |
| Lower$69,575 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$78,684 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.