Huntsville, TX

Sam Houston State University

www.shsu.edu/ ⟶

Graduation Rate
34%
Tuition (In-State)
$9,228
Acceptance Rate
85%
Enrollment
21,480
Sam Houston State University provides high quality education, scholarship, and service to qualified students for the benefit of regional, state, national and international constituencies.

Costs and Financial Aid

$26,194
Tuition
$9,228
Room and Board
$11,720
Books and Supplies
$1,380
Other Expenses
$3,866

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$26,194
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$15,446
Estimated Annual Cost
Estimated annual cost generated from the Department of Education. Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
$35,986
Tuition
$19,020
Room and Board
$11,720
Books and Supplies
$1,380
Other Expenses
$3,866

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$35,986
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$15,446
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
$26,194
Tuition
$9,228
Room and Board
$11,720
Books and Supplies
$1,380
Other Expenses
$3,866

Gross Annual Cost

Estimated Annual Cost

$26,194
Gross Annual Cost
Out of pocket:
$15,446
Estimated Annual Cost
Actual costs may vary based on individual circumstances.
Federal Grants
56%
$5,543
State/Local Grants
60%
$6,748
Institutional Grants
8%
$6,247
Loans
52%
$5,658

Percent Receiving Aid and Average Aid Amount

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Acceptance Rate and Test Scores

85%

Acceptance Rate

51% students submit SAT
9% students submit ACT

Applicants Submitting Test Scores

490-580
SAT
Verbal
470-560
SAT
Math
18-24
ACT
Composite

Typical Test Scores of Admitted Students

Diversity and Demographics

21,480
Students
84% Undergrad
16% Graduate

Degree Type

79% Full-time
21% Part-time

Full-time vs Part-time Status

18,235
Undergrad
Students
63% Female
37% Male

Gender Ratio

American Indian or Alaskan Native
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Black
16%
Hispanic
27%
White
47%
Unknown
2%
Non-resident
1%

Race and Ethnicity of Undergrad Students

Graduation Rate and Most Popular Majors

34%
4 years

Graduation Rate

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
801
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
303
Psychology, General
251
Business/Commerce, General
240
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
195

Most Popular Majors and Number of Graduates

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