Sam Houston State University
tuition & fees
$18,752
graduate tuition & fees
$16,009
acceptance rate
97%
Student Population
21,912
online students
4,425
Number of Programs
155
Financial Aid Amount
$7,285
SAT Scores
1,035
Graduation Rate
57%
School Overview
Sam Houston State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Huntsville, Texas. Sam Houston State ranked 255th in National Universities and 31st in Texas Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 21,912 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Sam Houston State's acceptance rate is 96.58% last year (undergraduate school).
Sam Houston State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1806 Ave J, Huntsville, TX 77340 |
| Phone | 936-294-1111 |
| WEB | www.shsu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.shsu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.shsu.edu/admissions/apply-texas.html |
| Financial Aid | www.shsu.edu/~fao_www/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/CollegeMoney/ |
| Veterans Tuition | veterans.portal.texas.gov/ |
| Athletic | www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=19900&ATCLID=205085299 |
| Disability Service | www.shsu.edu/dept/disability/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Admission Information
The acceptance rate of Sam Houston State University is 96.58% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.06%. The application fees are $45 for undergraduate programs and $45 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96.58 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 26.06 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $45 |
Tuition & Fees
Sam Houston State's 2022 tuition & fees is $8,960 for Texas residents and $18,752 for out-of-students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition & fees is $8,666 for Texas residents and $16,009 for out-of-students.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,960 | $18,752 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,666 | $16,009 |
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 21,912 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 4,425 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Sam Houston State has 18,811 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,101 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 21,912 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 18,811 |
| Graduate Students | 3,101 |
| Online Enrollment | 4,425 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
| Number of programs | 155 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 56 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
On-campus Services
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
Learning opportunities
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
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