Outcomes at TSU
Graduation Rate
26.25%
Transfer-out Rate
25.51%
Retention Rate
55.00%
The graduation rate at Texas Southern University is 26.25% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. 320 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,219 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 40.40%.
The transfer-out rate is 25.51% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The retention rate (full-time students) is 55% that is lower (many students stopped or transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Texas Southern University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Texas Southern University. 320 students have completed and 311 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 54 students still enrolled and 534 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,219 | 1,219 |
| Completers | 320 (26.25%) | 320 |
| Transfer-out | 311 (25.51%) | 311 |
| Still Enrolled | 54 (4.43%) | 54 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 534 (43.81%) | 534 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 135 students have completed in 4 years and additional 130 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 135 (11.07%) |
49 (9.42%) |
86 (12.30%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 130 (10.66%) |
40 (7.69%) |
90 (12.88%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 55 (4.51%) |
21 (4.04%) |
34 (4.86%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 26.25% (320/1,219) | 21.15% (110/520) | 30.04% (210/699) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12.50% (2/16) | 0.00% (0/7) | 22.22% (2/9) |
| Asian | 40.00% (6/15) | 50.00% (5/10) | 20.00% (1/5) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 25.19% (266/1,056) | 19.23% (85/442) | 29.48% (181/614) |
| Hispanic | 22.73% (15/66) | 17.24% (5/29) | 27.03% (10/37) |
| White | 34.38% (11/32) | 18.18% (2/11) | 42.86% (9/21) |
| Unknown | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |