Texas Southern University SAT Scores and GPA

What are Texas Southern University's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into Texas Southern University. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Houston, TX

Texas Southern University Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into Texas Southern University.

Average SAT: 912

The average SAT score composite at Texas Southern University is a 912.

Texas Southern University SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 840, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 990.

In other words, a 840 places you below average, while a 990 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at Texas Southern University, but they really want to see at least a 840 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	447	400	490
Reading + Writing	466	420	510
Composite	912	840	990

Average GPA: 3

The average GPA at Texas Southern University is 3. This makes Texas Southern University Moderately Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3, Texas Southern University accepts below-average students. It's OK to be a B-average student, with some A's mixed in. If you took some AP or IB classes, this will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.

If you're a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change from this point on. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3, you'll need a higher SAT score to compensate and show that you're prepared to take on college academics. This will help you compete effectively with other applicants.

Admissions Rate: 63%

The acceptance rate at Texas Southern University is 63%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 63 are admitted.

This means the school is somewhat selective. You should prepare your academic scores well, but you have an excellent chance if you impress them.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is moderately selective, strong academic performance will almost guarantee you admission. Scoring at a 912 SAT or above will already give you a great shot at getting in. Scoring a 990 will nearly guarantee you admission, given that your GPA is roughly the average of 3.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in Texas Southern University, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Texas Southern University.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than Texas Southern University. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of North Carolina at Charlotte	Charlotte, NC	1216	23
Hampton University	Hampton, VA	1059	22
Kean University	Union, NJ	1030	18
California State University Northridge	Northridge, CA	1020	19
University of Texas at El Paso	El Paso, TX	1008	20
California State University Fullerton	Fullerton, CA	990	22
California State University Los Angeles	Los Angeles, CA	985	18

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for Texas Southern University, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Albertus Magnus College	New Haven, CT	930	22
Avila University	Kansas City, MO	930	21
California State University San Bernardino	San Bernardino, CA	900	17
Bennett College	Greensboro, NC	900	17
Bethune-Cookman University	Daytona Beach, FL	900	16
University of Mount Olive	Mount Olive, NC	898	18
Alderson-Broaddus College	Philippi, WV	896	21

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for Texas Southern University, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Texas Southern University is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Pine Manor College	Chestnut Hill, MA	870	15
California State University Dominguez Hills	Carson, CA	850	21
Paul Quinn College	Dallas, TX	840	16
Wiley College	Marshall, TX	830	16
Medgar Evers College (City University of New York)	Brooklyn, NY	820	14
Albany State University	Albany, GA	820	17
Bloomfield College	Bloomfield, NJ	629	17

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