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Sam Houston State University

Tuition
19,020
Students
23,907
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Distant | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

23,907

Graduation Rate

55%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.39%

Apply

17,582

Accepted

15,014

Attend

3,601

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$50

Graduate

$50

Test Scores

Sat Range

940 - 1140

Act Range

19 - 25

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

$19,020

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,504

State/Local Grants

$6,102

Institutional/Scholarships

$6,103

Graduate

In-State

$8,954

Out-of-State

$16,298

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$15,924

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,720

Books & Supplies

$1,380

Personal Expenses

$3,866

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

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)

451

Average Assistance

$8,474

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

62

Average Assistance

$2,988

Academics

Graduation Rate55%

Student Faculty Ratio20:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

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

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Library and Information Science

Student Body

Students Enrolled23,907

Undergraduate

20,021

Graduate

3,886

Full-Time

74

Part-Time

26

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

    Yes

  • 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