Sam Houston State University
Overview
Student Population
| Location | Huntsville, Texas |
| Online | shsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| 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 11,819 prospective students applied, and 9,283 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,883 enrolled in the school. 15,745 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,468 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $5,616 plus fees of $2,680. SHSU is ranked 950 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1140 |
| ACT | 19/23 |
| GPA | 3.25 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,680 |
| Room and Board | $9,386 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,796 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,478 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,680 |
| Room and Board | $9,386 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,796 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,438 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| M |
McNeese State UniversityLake Charles, Louisiana |
| L |
Louisiana State University ShreveportShreveport, Louisiana |
| T |
Texas A & M University CommerceCommerce, Texas |
| T |
Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, Texas |
| T |
Texas A & M University TexarkanaTexarkana, Texas |
| T |
Texas A & M University KingsvilleKingsville, Texas |
| A |
Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State, Mississippi |
Reviews
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Jul 16, 2016
E******c from Spring, TX
Great school! Smaller class sizes and country atmosphere but close to Houston. Great business college.
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227881 IPEDS survey data for Sam Houston State University.
