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Sam Houston State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Texas

Sam Houston State University

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
90.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹17,91,095Out-of-state
Students
17,743Undergraduates
Students per teacher
21Student to faculty

About

Sam Houston State University (Sam Houston, SHSU or Sam) is a public research university in Huntsville, Texas, United States. Founded in 1879, it is the third-oldest public college or university in Texas. It is one of the first normal schools west of the Mississippi River and the first in Texas. The school is named for statesman Sam Houston, who made his home in the city and is buried there.
SHSU is a member of the Texas State University System and has an enrollment of more than 20,000 students across over 80 undergraduate, 59 master's, and 10 doctoral degree programs. It also offers more than 20 online bachelor's and graduate degrees. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity."

Admissions planning estimate

90.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 55.3%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 85.39%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 85.4% (15,014/17,582; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

90 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 17,179
Offered a place 15,506
Enrolled 3,270

21.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite930-1120
4001600
ACT composite17-24
136

What a year costs

₹30,21,604 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹17,91,095
  • Housing₹11,00,883
  • Books & supplies₹1,29,626
Sticker price ₹30,21,604
After aid (average) ₹15,40,860

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹8,66,804
Out-of-state ₹17,91,095

Average aid awarded: ₹9,38,193 a year.

Outcomes and support

73.3%
Retention
54.8%
Graduation
64%
Get financial aid
100%
From out of state

One teacher for every 21 students

Larger classes; seek out small seminars.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 44.3%
Hispanic 29.1%
African American 17.9%
Multiracial 3.7%
Asian 2.2%
Unknown 1.3%
Native American 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural Business and Managementbachelor
Agricultural Mechanizationbachelor
Agricultural Public Servicesbachelor
Agriculture, Generalbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Animal Sciencesbachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Construction Engineering Technology/Technicianbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dancebachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Graphic Communicationsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Homeland Securitybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Interior Architecturebachelor
International Businessbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Plant Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate90.26%
Total Applicants17179
Admitted Applicants15506
Enrolled Applicants3270
Application Fee₹4,697
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %930
SAT Composite 75th %1120
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹8,66,804
Out-of-State Tuition₹17,91,095
Average Housing Cost₹11,00,883
Books & Supplies₹1,29,626
Average Net Price₹15,40,860
Students Receiving Aid64%
Average Aid Awarded₹9,38,193
Out-of-State Students100%

Student Body Diversity

African American17.91%
Asian2.15%
Hispanic29.05%
White44.33%
Multiracial3.7%
Native American0.74%
Pacific Islander0.11%
International0.72%
Unknown Race1.3%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate54.76%
Retention Rate73.25%
Student/Faculty Ratio21:1
Total Undergraduates17743

Contact

Street Address1806 Avenue J
ZIP Code77340
Phone(936) 294-1828
Websitehttps://www.shsu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/