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Sam Houston State University

Tuition
19,068
Students
23,694
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Distant | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

23,694

Graduation Rate

55%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.26%

Apply

17,179

Accepted

15,506

Attend

3,270

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$50

Graduate

$50

Test Scores

SAT Range

930 - 1120

ACT Range

17 - 24

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$9,228

Out-of-State

$19,068

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,859

State/Local Grants

$6,213

Institutional/Scholarships

$5,337

Graduate

In-State

$8,954

Out-of-State

$16,334

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$14,978

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,720

Books & Supplies

$1,380

Personal Expenses

$3,866

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

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Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

455

Average Assistance

$9,410

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

71

Average Assistance

$3,289

Academics

Graduation Rate55%

Student Faculty Ratio20:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
  • Library and Information Science

Student Body

Students Enrolled23,694

Undergraduate

19,844

Graduate

3,850

Full-Time

78%

Part-Time

22%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.