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Sam Houston State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Huntsville, TX

$5,856

Avg in-state tuition

$15,648

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Sam Houston State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Sam Houston State University is a large public university located on a rural campus in Huntsville, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,288, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The university offers 75 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 57%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,856, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,648.

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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.

97% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 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

73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

57% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 Considered (not 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 950-1120

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

22k

Students enrolled

65%

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

48%

Hispanic

26%

Black

16%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

3%

Unknown

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

64%

Socio-economic diversity

42% 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

59

Total Online Enrollment

14,047

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

62% On-campus

38% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 20% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 71% online

Master's Check Bold 55% online

Doctorate Check Bold 40% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $5,856 $15,648
Graduate $5,765 $13,108

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,380
On-campus room and board $10,406
On-campus other expenses $3,866
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,406
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 $21,508 $31,300
Off-campus without family $21,508 $31,300
Off-campus with family $11,102 $20,894

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

50%

State Grant Aid

57%

Institution Grant Aid

11%

Pell Grant

42%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,702
State Grant Aid $5,681
Institution Grant Aid $4,393
Pell Grant Aid $4,796

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

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

9

Education

BA

MA

DOC

10

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

11

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

12

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

13

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

14

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

15

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

17

History

BA

MA

DOC

18

History

BA

MA

DOC

19

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

20

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

21

Library Science

BA

MA

DOC

22

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

23

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

24

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

25

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

26

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

27

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

28

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

29

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

30

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

31

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

32

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

33

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.