School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Sam Houston State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address1806 Ave J, Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone936-294-1111
WEBwww.shsu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.shsu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.shsu.edu/admissions/apply-texas.html
Financial Aidwww.shsu.edu/~fao_www/
Net Price Calculatorwww.shsu.edu/dept/cashiers/cost/
Veterans Tuitionveterans.portal.texas.gov/
Athleticwww.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=19900&ATCLID=205085299
Disability Servicewww.shsu.edu/dept/disability/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryResearch University with high research activity
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Sam Houston State University is 84.63% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.58%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate84.63 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)24.58 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$50
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Tuition & Fees

Sam Houston State's 2024 tuition & fees is $9,228 for Texas residents and $19,020 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.43% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($18,752).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,954 for Texas residents and $16,298 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 1.80% compared to the last year's rate.
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$9,228$19,020
Graduate Tuition & Fees$8,954$16,298
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 21,480 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 5,098 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Sam Houston State has 18,235 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,245 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students21,480
Undergraduate Students18,235
Graduate Students3,245
Online Enrollment5,098
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Sam Houston State offers 152 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 43 out of the 152 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Sam Houston State
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs152 Programs
Number of online programs43 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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On-campus day care for students✗
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔