by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Texas Southern University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Texas Southern University stood at $9,173 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $21,473. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees totaled $1,736 in-state and $1,736 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,437 | $19,737 |
| Fees | $1,736 | $1,736 |
| Total | $9,173 | $21,473 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Texas Southern University charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Texas Southern University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Texas Southern University lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Texas Southern University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Texas Southern University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,437 | $19,677 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,437 | $19,677 |
| One Year Ago | $7,437 | $20,037 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,437 | $19,737 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at TSU has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition actually decreased — institutions occasionally restate prior figures, so don’t assume the drop will continue.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.00%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $9,173. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 0.10%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $21,494.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,173 | $21,494 |
| In 2 Years | $9,173 | $21,515 |
| In 3 Years | $9,173 | $21,536 |
| In 4 Years | $9,173 | $21,557 |
| In 5 Years | $9,173 | $21,578 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $86,102, compared with about $36,692 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Texas Southern University, see the Texas Southern University Financial Aid page.
