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 90% more female students than male students enrolled at Texas Southern University with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, TSU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
35%
|
Women |
65%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
2,979
|
Women |
5,653
|
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%
|
79% 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, 2024