A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at TSU are mostly Black with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very low racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Texas Southern University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
2%
|
| Black |
80%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 87% more female students than male students enrolled at Texas Southern University with a gender ratio of 14% women to 8% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, TSU has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8%
|
| Women |
14%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
645
|
| Women |
1,205
|
TSU serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 77 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
77%
|
| Out of State |
22%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
80% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 26.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229063 IPEDS survey data for Texas Southern University.
Last updated February 24, 2025