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Sam Houston State University

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Address

1806 Ave J, Huntsville ,  TX   77340 

General Phone

(936) 294-1111 

Institution Website

www.shsu.edu/ 

Admissions Website

www.shsu.edu/~adm_www/   

Financial Aid Website

www.shsu.edu/~sfa_www/   

Mission Statement

Sam Houston State University is a multicultural institution whose mission is to provide excellence by continually improving quality education, scholarship, and service to its students and to appropriate regional, state, national, and international constituencies.

Institution Type

Public, 4-year or above 

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's
Master's
Doctor's
First Professional

National Athletic Affiliations

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)

Application Fee

40

Carnegie Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities I: These institutions typically offer a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and they are committed to graduate education through the master's degree. They award 40 or more master's degrees per year across three or more disciplines.

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance learning opportunities
ROTC: Army
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification: Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers

Student Services

Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers

Credit Accepted

Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits

Academic Year Prices - 2010

(full-time, first-time undergraduate students)

Tuition & Fees 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08
In District $6,515 $5,910 $5,566
In State $6,515 $5,910 $5,566
Out of State $14,825 $14,250 $15,302
Books and Supplies $1,063 $1,038 $1,016
On Campus      
Room and Board $6,744 $6,046 $6,046
Other Expenses $3,548 $3,468 $3,390
Off Campus      
Room and Board - - -
Other Expenses - - -
Off Campus With Family      
Other Expenses - - -

Major NCAA Programs

Sport Conference
Football Southland Conference
Basketball Southland Conference
Baseball Southland Conference
Cross Country/Track Southland Conference

Financial Aid 2008-2009

Type of Aid Percent Receiving Aid Average Amount Received
Federal Grants
(scholarships/fellowships)
36.0% $4,918
State/Local Grant
(scholarships/fellowships)
23.0% $4,644
Institutional Grants
(scholarships/fellowships)
13.0% $2,269
Loans 37.0% $4,316

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1 Comment(s)

Mario C. on 12/8/2009 4:45:22 PM

I have been wanting to go to this college since I moved to Texas three years ago. The computer courses and labs are amazing. I have visited the college with the school many times and like the campus and the dorms.