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MISSION
Texas Southern University is a comprehensive metropolitan
university. Building on its legacy as a historically black
institution, the University provides academic and research
programs that address critical urban issues and prepare an
ethnically diverse student population to become a force for
positive change in a global society.
In order to achieve this mission, Texas Southern University
provides:
yy quality instruction in a culture of innovative
teaching and learning
yy basic and applied research and scholarship that
is responsive to community issues
yy opportunities for public service that benefit the
community and the world
VISION
Texas Southern University will become one of the nation’s
pre-eminent comprehensive metropolitan universities. We
will be recognized by the excellence of our programs, the
quality of our instruction, our innovative research, and our
desire to be a contributing partner to our community, state,
nation, and world.
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ABOUT TSU
Texas Southern University possesses an impressive array
of more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs
and concentrations, a diverse faculty, 80-plus student
organizations, and an extensive alumni network comprised
of educators, entrepreneurs, public servants, lawyers,
pilots, artists, and more—many of whom are change agents
on the local, national and international stage. Nestled upon
a sprawling 150-acre campus, Texas Southern University is
one of the nation’s largest historically black universities.
Earned 10-year renewal of accreditation by
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Our academic curriculum is organized into 10 colleges
and schools that continue to serve as cornerstones for
developing the greatest potential in leaders from various
socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Some
of TSU’s well-known graduates include the late U.S.
Congresswoman Barbara Jordan and U.S. Congressman
George “Mickey” Leland.
Only Maritime Transportation degree program in
the Houston area and the first at an HBCU.
Texas Southern University is heralded as a pioneer
and has distinguished itself by producing a significant
number of African American students who have obtained
post-secondary and advanced degrees. The University’s
enrollment has grown from 2,303 students to more than
9,730 undergraduate and graduate students from across
the world. Although initially established to educate African
Americans, Texas Southern University is becoming one of
the most diverse institutions in Texas.
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TSU PRIDE
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New state-of-the-art Tiger Stadium is home to the
Texas Southern University football team.
27% of all African American pharmacists in U.S.
graduated from Texas Southern University.
Internationally acclaimed debate team, led by
Dr. Thomas F. Freeman.
TSU is directly and indirectly responsible for
approximately 3,049 annual average jobs in the
Houston Metropolitan Region.
Awarded National Transportation Security Center
of Excellence (NTSCE) designation by U.S.
government.
Each year, TSU’s African American graduates
make up 16.3% of the annual gain in African
Americans in the area with bachelor’s degrees.
Approved by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) to train Aviation Science students through
use of flight simulators.
The total contribution of TSU to gross sales in the
Houston metropolitan area is $542 million.
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JESSE H. JONES SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS
The Jesse H. Jones School of Business provides quality
education for employment in a global market place through
innovative, engaged and experiential teaching in a studentcentered learning environment. We offer baccalaureate
and masters degree programs to a diverse student
population. Our graduates have moved on to leadership
roles in major corporations throughout the world, as well as
various entrepreneurial accomplishments. We transform
students into leaders who are prepared to shape the future
of business.
BARBARA JORDAN-MICKEY LELAND
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public
Affairs serves an urban-focused learning community.
This community is dedicated to educating professionals
who will plan and administer environmentally healthy
and sustainable communities at the local, state, national
and international levels of society. The school has
developed a reputation for sound academic research in
housing and community development and transportation
planning, with its scholars focusing on a broad
range of topics which include political science, public
administration, administration of justice, urban planning and
environmental policy.
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
The College of Education has provided innovative
approaches to education since 1927. The College of
Education prepares career professionals for effective
service in urban schools, utilizing research, collaboration
and application in seeking solutions to teaching, learning,
social, physical and behavioral issues facing urban
populations.
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
The courses and programs of the College of Liberal Arts
and Behavioral Sciences aim to equip students with the
scope, knowledge and methods of the humanities, arts,
and social and behavioral sciences. Consisting of nine
departments and providing the majority of core curriculum
courses, it is the most academically diverse instructional
unit at Texas Southern University.
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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND
HEALTH SCIENCES
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences produces
quality health care professionals who are competent in the
delivery of pharmaceutical care and other health services
and programs. Its present enrollment consists of over 1,500
students and boasts a 97% licensure exam pass rate, with
nearly 500 students enrolling in the Doctor of Pharmacy
program each year. The college has graduated nearly
3,000 students since its inception and produced 27% of all
black pharmacists in the country.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
The College of Science and Technology is committed
to educating students in the disciplines of Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Students conduct research and participate in scholarly
activities that advance knowledge and serve society in
association with a number of major research centers, such
as the National Science Foundation Center of Research
Excellence in Science and Technology (NSF CREST),
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
University Research Center (NASA URC), the Center for
Transportation Training and Research (CTTR), and the
Innovative Transportation Research Institute (ITRI).
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SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
The School of Communication provides training in the
discipline of human communication, ranging from human
communicative interaction to digitally-driven mass
communication. In preparing for successful careers,
students have access to KTSU-FM, the University’s
35-year-old radio station; a state-of-the-art television
broadcast studio, as well as production and laboratory
facilities for print media.
THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL
OF LAW
The Thurgood Marshall School of Law has been rated by
U.S. News & World Report as the most diverse law school
in the nation for five consecutive years. It is a missiondriven institution dedicated to nurturing a distinct group of
law students into leadership roles in the legal profession,
business and government with more than 60 years of
experience in bringing students into the legal profession.
THOMAS F. FREEMAN HONORS
COLLEGE
The Thomas F. Freeman Honors College at Texas
Southern University seeks to educate its students to
live out their lives as ideal citizens of the Age of the
Global. Alumni of the College will be accomplished in
their specialties, multidimensional in their knowledge,
interdisciplinary in their perspectives and approaches,
dedicated to their local communities, and integrated into
their national and global communities.
OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
The Office of Continuing Education is Texas Southern
University’s administrative unit for delivering non-credit
courses. More specifically, this non-academic unit is
designed to meet identifiable community needs in lifelong
learning and professional development by providing
educational opportunities for all citizens.
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
The Graduate School offers 24 masters, one Ed.D., and
four Ph.D. programs, with its faculty focusing on both
education and scholarly research. Its curriculum includes
programs in humanities, communications, science,
technology, education, behavioral science, management,
and pharmacy. Many courses are taught during evenings
and weekends to accommodate the schedules of working
professionals.
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BOARD OF REGENTS
Glenn O. Lewis, Chairman, Fort Worth, Texas
Dionicio Flores, First Vice Chair, El Paso, Texas
Curtistene McCowan, Second Vice Chair, De Soto,Texas
Richard Holland, Secretary, Plano, Texas
Gary Bledsoe, Austin, Texas
Samuel L. Bryant, Austin, Texas
Richard Knight, Jr., Dallas, Texas
Marilyn Rose, Houston, Texas
Erik Salwen, Austin, Texas
Juan Antonio Sorto, Student Regent, Beaumont, Texas
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ADMINISTRATION
John M. Rudley, President
Sunny E. Ohia, Provost and Vice President for Academic
Affairs and Research
Jim McShan, Vice President for Administration and
Finance
Wendy Adair, Vice President for University Advancement
James M. Douglas, Vice President for Government
Relations
William T. Saunders, Vice President for Student Services
and Dean of Students
Andrew Hughey, General Counsel
Charles McClelland, Director of Athletics
Janis Newman, President’s Chief of Staff
ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
Elizabeth Brown-Guillory, Associate Provost, Associate Vice
President for Academic Affairs
Adebayo Oyekan, Interim Associate Provost, Associate Vice
President for Research
Betty Cox, Interim Associate Provost, Associate Vice
President for Student Academic Enhancement Services
Gregory Maddox, Dean, The Graduate School
Dannye Holley, Dean, Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Humphrey Regis, Dean, Thomas F. Freeman Honors College
Lei Yu, Dean, College of Science and Technology
James W. Ward, Dean, School of Communication
Danille Taylor, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral
Sciences
Shirlette G. Milton, Interim Dean, College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences
Ronald Johnson, Dean, Jesse H. Jones School of Business
Lillian B. Poats, Dean, College of Education
Robert Bullard, Dean, Barbara Jordan-Mickey
Leland School of Public Affairs
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FINANCIAL DATA
Research Funding 2012
Funding secured
$11,409,093
External Philanthropy 2012
Funds raised
$6,077,644
Net Assets
2011
$139,954,870
2012
$148,106,943
Data Source: THECB Resume for Legislators
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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
STUDENT PERSISTENCE RATES
Seniors: Survey Responses
National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
1-year Persistence & Progression Rate
2011
TSU
Engaged in StudentFaculty interactions
outside classroom (i.e.
discussed assignments,
career plans, research
projects,timely faculty
feedback, etc.)
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50%
Carnegie National
Peers
43%
42%
Engaged in Active & Col- 66%
laborative Learning
(i.e. made a class presentation, worked with classmates on projects, tutored
others, participated in
service learning, etc.)
53%
Glance
TSU Rate
Persistence
61.4%
60.9%
60.7%
67.2%
Texas
74.5%
74.4%
74.7%
74.8%
STUDENT GRADUATION RATES
40%
at a
TSU Sophomore
Progression Rate
23%
18%
15%
10%
Data Source: ABEST, THECB & Internally developed relational database
46%
Engaged in Enriching
Educational Experiences
(i.e. Community service,
independent study,
internships, use electronic
mediums, etc.)
Facts
Cohort
Fall 2011 to 12
Fall 2010 to 11
Fall 2009 to 10
Fall 2008 to 09
40%
51%
First-time, Full-time Freshmen
6-year Graduation Rate
Cohort
AY 2011
AY 2010
AY 2009
AY 2008
TSU Rate (ABEST)
11.8%
13.3%
11.2%
12.4%
TSU Rate
(THECB)
11.4%
12.6%
10.4 %
13.1%
Texas
50.9%
49.6%
47.3 %
49.2%
Data Source: ABEST-Automated Budget & Evaluation System of Texas
& THECB. Note: THECB’s measure includes only degrees conferred by the
reporting deadline. ABEST report is due in fall semester and includes degrees
awarded after reporting deadline. (CBM Reports CBM 001,002 & 009.) (ABEST
Reports CBM 001, & Internal report of degree recipients.)
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STUDENT TUITION & FEES
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
based on 15 Credit Hours
Tuition & Fees
2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 TSU
$7,646
$7,462
$7,360
$6,401
Gender By Level
Peer*
$7,284
$6,959
$6,837
$6,335
Data Source: THECB Institutional Resume
*Note: Peer represents all TSU peer schools as reported by THECB.
FINANCIAL AID
Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid
Fall 12
Fall 11
1st-time
Undergrad
Freshmen 93%
87%
94%
89%
Graduate or
Professional
81%
83%
Data Source: Internally Developed Relational Database
Gender
Male
Level
Undergrad
Graduate
Law
Pharmacy
Subtotal
Fall 12
3003
595
238
179
4015
%
31%
6%
2%
2%
42%
Fall 11
2961
614
279
200
4054
%
30%
6%
3%
2%
42%
Female
Undergrad
Graduate
Law
Pharmacy
Subtotal
Total
4018
1039
303
271
5631
9646
42%
11%
3%
3%
58%
100%
3920
1190
295
271
5676
9730
40%
12%
3%
3%
58%
100%
Data Source: Preliminary THECB Accountability System
Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of Parent(s)
of Undergraduates
Academic Year Mean
11-12
$40,826
10-11
$40,210
1st Quartile
$19,027
$18,491
3rd Quartile
$50,868
$51,072
Data Source: FAFSA Application
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STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
Ethnicity
Student to Faculty Ratio
African American
Hispanic
Asian
International
Caucasian
Other
Fall 12
7913
573
461
371
293
35
%
82%
6%
5%
4%
3%
<1%
Fall 11
8039
543
465
326
274
83
%
83%
6%
5%
3%
3%
1%
Total
9646
100%
9730
100%
Fall 2012
Fall 2011
TSU
19 to 1
19 to 1
Texas
22 to 1
21 to 1
Data Source: THECB Accountability System
STUDENT DEGREES CONFERRED
Degrees Awarded
Average Age by Level
Undergrad
Graduate
Law
Pharmacy
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24
34
28
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Fall 11
24
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Type of Degrees
Bachelor’s Master’s Doctoral Research/
Scholarship (PHD/EDD)
Doctoral Professional
Practice (JD)
Doctoral Professional
Practice (PharmD)
Total Degrees
11-12
774
326
%
56%
23%
10-11 %
750
60%
194
16%
26
2%
22
2%
179
13%
161
13%
86
1391
6%
112
100% 1239
9%
100%
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STUDENT LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
Licensure/Certification Rates
Measure: 2012
Certification Rate of Teacher
Education Graduates
Bar Passage Rate of Law
Graduates
State Licensure Pass Rate
of Pharmacy Graduates
FACULTY
Faculty by Academic Rank
TSU
Texas
82%1
95%
79.2%
83.81%2
97.3%
96.4%
Rank
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Other Faculty
Total
Fall 12
114
111
68
313
606
%
Fall 11
19%
115
18%
118
11%
88
52%
219
100% 540
%
21%
22%
16%
41%
100%
Data Source: Preliminary CBM008 Data
1
FY 2011
TX Board of Law Examiners
Data Source: THECB Accountability System
2
Faculty by Age
Mean
Fall 12
Fall 11
53
54
Data Source: Preliminary CBM008
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FACULTY
FACULTY
Faculty By Tenure Status
Status
Non-Tenured
Tenured / On
Tenure Track
Total
Fall 12 %
310
51%
296
49%
606
Faculty By Average Length of Service
Fall 11 %
215
40%
325
60%
100% 540
Data Source: Preliminary CBM008 Data
Texas %
45%
55%
100% 100%
Fall 12
Fall 11
1st
Mean
Quartile 3
13
4
14
3rd
Quartile
20
21
Data Source: Internally Developed Relational
Database - Preliminary Figures
Faculty by Average Annual Salary
Mean
Fall 12 $59,274
Fall 11 $54,962
Data Source: Preliminary CBM008 Data
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FACULTY
STAFF
Staff By Gender
Faculty By Gender
Gender
Male
Female
Total
Fall 12
311
296
606
%
51%
49%
100%
Fall 11
284
256
540
Gender
Male
Female
Total
%
53%
47%
100%
Faculty By Ethnicity
Fall 12
434
70
60
22
20
606
%
72%
11%
10%
4%
3%
100%
%
57%
43%
100%
Fall 11
481
358
839
%
57%
43%
100%
Data Source: Internally Developed Relational
Database - Preliminary Figures
Data Source: Preliminary CBM008 Data
Ethnicity
African American
Caucasian
Asian
International
Hispanic
Total
Fall 12
482
359
841
Fall 11
392
60
53
22
13
540
%
73%
11%
10%
4%
2%
100%
Staff by Average Annual Salary
Mean
Fall 12 $47,923
Fall 11 $47,041
Data Source: Internally Developed Relational
Database - Preliminary Figures
Data Source: Preliminary CBM008 Data
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SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS
Federal Grants*
State Grants
Institutional grants from
unrestricted resources
Local Grants
Total
2011-12
$29,405,276
$8,620,987
2010-11
$30,048,292
$8,517,374
$11,129,656
$18,721
$49,174,640
$8,639,465
$20,957
$47,226,088
*Combined categories: Pell & Other Federal grants.
Data Source: IPEDS Finance Survey
RESEARCH FUNDING
FY 2012
$11,409,093
FY 2011
$9,003,294
FY 2010
$4,070,140
*FY 2010 reflects 36 Research Awards; FY 2011 reflects 62 awards;
FY 2012 reflects 75 awards.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Net Assets
Total Operating
Revenues
Total Operating
Operating Loss
Total Nonoperating
Revenues
Income Before
Other Revenues,
Gains, and Transfers
Total Other Revenues, Expenses,
and Transfers
Change in Net Assets
Beginning net assets
Net Assets
2012
132,025,747.77
2011
130,960,388.81
(203,594,606.82)
(71,568,859.05)
71,432,000.04
(206,498,477.62)
(75,538,088.81)
60,336,917.18
(136,859.01)
(15,201,171.63)
8,288,932.87
8,282,183.78
8,152,073.86
139,954,869.60
$148,106,943.46
(6,918,987.85)
146,873,857.45
$139,954,869.60
Data Source: Annual Financial Report. Note: The Change in Net Assets is the
due to a decrease of 22% and 4% in federal revenue/grants and state appropriations, respectively. Additionally, operating expenses increased due to a 4%
increase in salaries and benefits.
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2011-12 ENROLLMENT DATA
Classification 2012
Part-time
Full-time
Freshmen
298
2,178
Sophomore
183
1,358
Junior
234
1,136
Senior
401
1,233
Post Bacc.
51
64
Graduate
694
825
87
904
1,948
7,698
Part-time
Full-time
Freshmen
367
2,077
Sophomore
264
1,198
Junior
255
1,154
Senior
416
1,150
Post Bacc.
57
63
Graduate
744
940
Professional
228
817
2,331
7,399
Professional
Total
Classification 2011
Total
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2011-12 ENROLLMENT DATA
2012 ENROLLMENT DATA
n 2012
n 2011
Enrollment by Type
First-time in College
1,349 1,847
Transfer Students
747 618
Enrollment by Age
Under 18
19
19
18-19
1,692
1,540
20-21
1,496
1,545
22-24
2,168
2,193
25-29
2,016
2,102
30-34
908
876
35-39
477
511
40-49
567
626
50-64
289
307
14
11
9,646
9,730
65 & Over
Total
Enrollment by Residency
Harris
5,798
Fort Bend
607
Dallas
474
Tarrant
174
Jefferson
171
Enrollment by State (Top 5)
Texas
8,298
California
230
Louisiana
111
Georgia
62
Florida
57
Enrollment by Foreign Country
of Origin (Top 5)
Saudi Arabia
144
In-State
8,298
8,219
Nigeria
51
Out-of-State
1,055
1,180
China
24
293
331
Kenya
12
9,646
9,730
India
6
Foreign
Total
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Enrollment by Texas Counties (Top 5)
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FALL 2012 ENROLLMENT DATA
FALL 2012 ENROLLMENT DATA
Enrollment by High School (Top 5)
Top 10 Majors
Jack Yates H.S.
Business Management
829
North Shore H.S.
Biology
690
Desoto H.S.
Pre-Pharmacy 637
Hightower H.S.
Administration of Justice
569
Memorial (Jefferson) H.S.
Law
541
Pharmacy Doctoral (PharmD)
450
General Studies
427
Interdisciplinary Studies
336
Prior School of Transfer Students (Top 5)
Houston Community College
36
195
Lone Star College
43
Psychology
325
University of Houston
40
Accounting
304
Lamar
39
Prairie View A & M
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2011-12 ENROLLMENT DATA
ENROLLMENT DATA
2012
Enrollment by School or College
Lib. Arts & Behavioral Science 1,582
Science & Technology
1,578
Pharmacy & Health Science
1,609
Business
1,535
Education
TOTAL ENROLLMENT
9,102
9,394
9,557
9,730 9,646
1,125
Public Affairs
Communication
Law School
1,040
636
541
9,646
Total
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
2011
Enrollment by School or College
Lib. Arts & Behavioral Science 1,684
Science & Technology
1,559
Pharmacy & Health Science
1,518
Business
1,499
Education
1,197
Public Affairs
1,067
Communication
632
Law School
574
Total
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