Sam Houston State University
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$5,856
Avg in-state tuition
$15,672
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University is a large public university located on a rural campus in Huntsville, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,811, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The university offers 73 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,856, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,672.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
92% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
58% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 970-1120
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards22k
Students enrolled
60%
Online student enrollment
21:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
49%
Hispanic
25%
Black
17%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
2%
Unknown
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
64%
Socio-economic diversity
45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
46
Total Online Enrollment
13,065
Percent of Programs Online
68% On-campus
32% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 14% online
Graduate Certificate 62% online
Master's 47% online
Doctorate 44% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $5,856 | $15,672 |
Graduate | $5,765 | $13,127 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,380 |
On-campus room and board | $9,670 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,866 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,670 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,866 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,866 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $20,772 | $30,588 |
Off-campus without family | $20,772 | $30,588 |
Off-campus with family | $11,102 | $20,918 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
53%
State Grant Aid
63%
Institution Grant Aid
11%
Pell Grant
45%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Mechanization, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Mechanization, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Horticultural Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Mechanization, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Horticultural Science
BA
MA
DOC
3Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Banking and Financial Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
- Basketball
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