Sam Houston State University
tuition & fees
$19,068
graduate tuition & fees
$16,334
acceptance rate
90%
Student Population
21,039
online students
4,590
Number of Programs
176
Financial Aid Amount
$8,724
SAT Scores
1,040
Graduation Rate
55%
Sam Houston State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Huntsville, Texas. Sam Houston State ranked 369th in National Universities and 41st in Texas Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 21,039 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Sam Houston State's acceptance rate is 90.26% last year (undergraduate school).
Sam Houston State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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/dept/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.shsu.edu/cost-aid/cost-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.shsu.edu/dept/cashiers/ |
| Athletic | web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/gsrsearch |
| Disability Service | https://www.shsu.edu/offices-departments/services-disabilities/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Sam Houston State University is 90.26% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.09%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90.26 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 21.09 % |
Tuition & Fees
Sam Houston State's 2025 tuition & fees is $9,228 for Texas residents and $19,068 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.25% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($19,020).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,954 for Texas residents and $16,334 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 0.22% compared to the last year's rate.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,228 | $19,068 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,954 | $16,334 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 21,039 students have enrolled at Sam Houston State (2024-2025). Among them, 4,590 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Sam Houston State has 17,787 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,252 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 21,039 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 17,787 |
| Graduate Students | 3,252 |
| Online Enrollment | 4,590 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Sam Houston State offers 176 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 61 out of the 176 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
| Number of programs | 176 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 61 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |