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Sam Houston State University

Also known as: SHSU

📍 Huntsville, Texas🏛️ Town Setting👥 17,743 Undergrads🔗 www.shsu.edu

Overview

Sam Houston State University is a large public research university in Huntsville, Texas. It enrolls about 17,743 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 90%. Graduates earn a median of $54,211 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

90%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,041

480–570

Net Price

$16,404

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

55%

Retention

73%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$54,211

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

90.3%

SAT Average

1,041

ACT Composite

17–24

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200480 – 570 (mid 50%)800

Math

200450 – 550 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

117 – 24 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,228

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$19,068

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$25,505

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$16,404

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$12,474
$30,001 – $48,000	$13,389
$48,001 – $75,000	$15,540
$75,001 – $110,000	$21,366
$110,001 +	$24,101

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

45.6%

Academics & Programs

Sam Houston State University offers programs across 24 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

20.4%

Business, Management & Marketing

16.6%

Health Professions

10.1%

Psychology

8.1%

Education

7.9%

Communication & Journalism

5.1%

Visual & Performing Arts

4.6%

Agriculture

4.6%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

55%

On-Time (4yr)

36%

Retention (FT)

73%

% Earning >$25K

80%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$45,337

8 years

$49,729

10 years

$54,211

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

60.8%

White

57.7%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

44.3%

Black or African American

17.9%

Asian

2.1%

Hispanic / Latino

29.0%

Two or more races

3.7%

International

0.7%

Gender

Women

62.5%

Men

37.5%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sam Houston State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 90%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1041.

How much does Sam Houston State University cost?

In-state tuition is $9,228, and out-of-state is $19,068. Average net price after financial aid is $16,404.

What is Sam Houston State University known for?

Most popular programs include Homeland Security & Law Enforcement, Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions.

What's the graduation rate at Sam Houston State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 55%, and 73% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.