Huntsville, TX
Admission is not highly competitive: about 85 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 85%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11,569 | 9,649 | 2,927 | 83% |
| 2020 | 12,025 | 11,123 | 2,843 | 93% |
| 2021 | 11,556 | 11,161 | 2,908 | 97% |
| 2022 | 16,316 | 13,809 | 3,394 | 85% |
| 2023 | 17,582 | 15,014 | 3,601 | 85% |
Fall 2023 applicants
10,000 of 11,488 women and 5,014 of 6,094 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Sam Houston State University has an acceptance rate of 85% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 15,014 of 17,582 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 85 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
17,582 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 3,601 enrolled.
No. Sam Houston State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 85%.