Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University is a Public, 4 years school located in Huntsville, TX. It offers 176 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1925 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 21,039 students attended Sam Houston State University in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 836 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 231 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 2,233 (full-time) and 309 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Sam Houston State University is 55% and transfer-out rate is 22%. The retention rate is 73% at the school.
| Student Population | 21,039 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 55% |
| Number of Faculty | 1,067 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Sam Houston State University is $19,068
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
68% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,724 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $19,068 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $8,724 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Sam Houston State University offers 7 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 0 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Sam Houston State University are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 0 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | 0 |
| Communication and Journalism | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 0 |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | ✕ | 0 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✔ (2 completers) | 0 completers |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 0 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice (other) | ✔ | 0 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | ✔ | 0 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Music | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 21,039 students have enrolled into Sam Houston State University. By gender, 7,703 male and 13,336 female students are attending the school.
There are 9,398 White (44.67%), 3,566 Black/African American (16.95%), 5,986 Hispanic (28.45%), 673 Asian (3.20%), and 7,381 students with other races. 254 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,039 | 7,703 | 13,336 |
| American Indian/Native American | 139 | 57 | 82 |
| Asian | 673 | 273 | 400 |
| Black/African American | 3,566 | 1,256 | 2,310 |
| Hispanic | 5,986 | 2,031 | 3,955 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| White | 9,398 | 3,549 | 5,849 |
| Two More | 724 | 271 | 453 |
| Un-Known | 278 | 125 | 153 |
| Non-resident Alien | 254 | 129 | 125 |
Directory Information
- 1806 Ave J, Huntsville, TX
- 936-294-1111
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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