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Sam Houston State University

Acceptance Rate 84.63 %
SAT Average 1,050
Tuition & Fees $19,020
($9,228)
Student Population 21,480
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,466

Academic Overview

Sam Houston State University Campus, Huntsville, TX
Sam Houston State University is a public, four-years institute located in Huntsville, Texas. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $9,228 for Texas residents and $19,020 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,954 for Texas residents and $16,298 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 21,480 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 84.63% and the graduation rate is 56% last year.
The salary after graduation from Sam Houston State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $49,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Sam Houston State's tuition & fees is $9,228 for Texas residents and $19,020 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $8,954 for in-state students and $16,298 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,228$19,020
Graduate$8,954$16,298
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Sam Houston State. The acceptance rate of Sam Houston State is 84.63% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 24.58%. The average graduation rate is 56% and the transfer-out rate is 23%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,466 and 77% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 21,480 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Sam Houston State University is 84.63 %.
Acceptance Rate
84.63%
Graduation Rate for Sam Houston State University is 56 %
Graduation Rate
56%
Transfer-out Rate for Sam Houston State University is 23 %
Transfer-out Rate
23%
Retention Rate for Sam Houston State University is 74 %
Retention Rate
74%
Student Population for Sam Houston State University is 21,480
Student Population
21,480
Student to Faculty Ratio for Sam Houston State University is 20 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
20 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,466 at Sam Houston State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,466

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1806 Ave J, Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone936-294-1111
WEBwww.shsu.edu/
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/

Offered Degrees

Sam Houston State offers 152 major programs through online and on-site education where 43 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's759
Master's5423
Doctorate (Research)102
Doctorate (Practical)10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate129

Special Learning Opportunities

Sam Houston State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:4,097)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,900)

Veterans Benefits

Sam Houston State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges