Overview
Student Population
| Location | Huntsville, Texas |
| Online | shsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Huntsville, Texas, Sam Houston State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 12,025 prospective students applied, and 11,123 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,843 enrolled in the school. 15,840 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,072 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $5,856 plus fees of $2,880. SHSU is ranked 746 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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SHSU is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Sam Houston State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#746 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#301 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#37 in Best Colleges in Texas
#16 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#104 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1120 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.25 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $45 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 |
| Other Fees | $2,880 |
| Room and Board | $9,670 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,866 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,652 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 |
| Other Fees | $2,880 |
| Room and Board | $9,670 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,866 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,468 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 27% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 16% |
| General Studies | 12% |
| Psychology | 6% |
| Communication | 5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227881 IPEDS survey data for Sam Houston State University.
Current students may use the Sam Houston State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.