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Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University is a large, public institution located in Huntsville, tx. Founded in 1879, Sam Houston State University offers undergraduate degrees in 137 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 18,184 undergraduates
cost $8,960
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Admissions

Will I get into Sam Houston State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 84.6%
SAT score average 1056
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $50
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Sam Houston State University is known for one of its top majors: Criminal Justice and Corrections. Their student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
20 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General
Business/Commerce, General
Communication and Media Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,960
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,908
Books & supplies $1,380
Other expenses $3,866
Cost of attendance* $25,114
Financial aid package $13,610
Estimated cost $11,504 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $18,752
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,908
Books & supplies $1,380
Other expenses $3,866
Cost of attendance* $34,906
Financial aid package $13,610
Estimated cost $21,296 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Sam Houston State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,184, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

21,403

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
39%
African American %
15%
Hispanic American %
24%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
16%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Sam Houston State University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1806 Ave J, Huntsville, TX 77340
phone 936-294-1111
address www.shsu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Sam Houston State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Sam Houston State University?

Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, tx.

What is the acceptance rate at Sam Houston State University? 

The acceptance rate for Sam Houston State University is 85%.

What’s the average GPA for Sam Houston State University?

The average high school GPA for Sam Houston State University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Sam Houston State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Sam Houston State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $100,456.

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