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 |
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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 11,569 prospective students applied, and 9,649 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,927 enrolled in the school. 15,745 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,468 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $5,856 plus fees of $2,680. SHSU is ranked 821 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
SHSU is rated within the lower 39% 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 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#821 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#307 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#39 in Best Colleges in Texas
#15 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1140 |
| ACT | 19/23 |
| GPA | 3.25 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,372 |
| Other Fees | $2,680 |
| Room and Board | $9,552 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,866 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,326 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,372 |
| Other Fees | $2,680 |
| Room and Board | $9,552 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,866 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,454 |
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% |
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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.
Current students may use the Sam Houston State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.