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Houston, TX · Canyon, TX
| Texas Southern University | West Texas A & M University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,590/yr | $19,487/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,437/yr | $16,525/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $29,000 | $19,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,115/yr | $17,218/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,280/yr | $19,268/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $22,698/yr | $22,454/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $21,610/yr | $23,439/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $307/mo | $207/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,800/yr | $9,278/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $18,670/yr | $9,204/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,654/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,028/yr | $6,376/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $27,052/yr | $23,482/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,173/yr | $9,101/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $21,473/yr | $10,996/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 72% | 41% |
| Students taking federal loans | 67% | 36% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 97% | 99% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 800–1000 | 950–1170 |
| SAT average | 914 | 1050 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 15–19 | 18–23 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 13–19 · Math 15–17 | English 16–23 · Math 17–23 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,867 | 4,784 |
| Students accepted | 7,344 | 4,657 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,657 | 1,266 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 23% | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 48% | 45% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 18% | 31% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 22% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 66% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $38,924/yr | $50,741/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $18,610–$59,970 | $34,234–$71,388 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 37% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 24% | 64% |
| Black students graduating | 21% | 23% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 28% | 45% |
| Asian students graduating | 14% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $32,986/yr | $44,399/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 57% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 6.8% | 32% |
| Pell students who graduate | 20% | 42% |
| First-gen students who finish | 27% | 42% |
| Low-income students who finish | 25% | 40% |
| Students who transfer out | 24% | 27% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $36,745/yr | $48,762/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Communication & Journalism 8% · Health Professions 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 18% · Health Professions 18% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 18% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 8% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $112,450/yr | Computer Science — $88,391/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 15% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 6,844 | 6,917 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,860 | 2,119 |
| Average professor pay | $8,730/mo | $8,482/mo |
| Full-time professors | 59% | 82% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $22,141 | $42,482 |
| Setting | City (large) | Town (fringe) |
| Location | Houston, TX | Canyon, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1947 | 1910 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1% | 1.5% |
| Men | 35% | 42% |
| Women | 65% | 58% |
| White students | 0.7% | 50% |
| Black students | 86% | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8% | 35% |
| Asian students | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 2.1% |
| Other / not reported | 0.4% | 4.8% |
| Special type | HBCU | None |
| First-generation students | 39% | 39% |
| Part-time students | 13% | 22% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 21% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,340/yr | $6,290/yr |
| Endowment | $102.1M | $137.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,322 | 2,154 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $5,079/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $4,370/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 435 | 432 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.8M | $3.1M |
| Athletics budget | $12.5M | $12.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $12.5M | $12.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $91,845 | $205,692 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.