| Sam Houston State vs. TXST |
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|---|---|---|
#337 in National Universities #39 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #111 in National Universities #9 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,228 Texas Residents $19,068 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,450 Texas Residents $22,930 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,954 Texas Residents $16,334 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,997 Texas Residents $16,377 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,135 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,626 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,040 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,100 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier90.26% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter89.32% |
| Lower21.09% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.87% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller21,039 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,674 |
| Smaller17,787 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,236 |
| Smaller3,252 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,438 |
| Larger4,590 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,395 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduate Rate | 55% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,097) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,853) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,400) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 1,067 | Number of faculty | 1,831 |
| Lower$73,727 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$82,240 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.