Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX • public • I | Conference USA

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Town (Distant)

Student Population

Undergrad: 19,844 • Total: 23,694

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Huntsville, TX
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Website

www.shsu.edu

Region

Southwest

Carnegie Classification

R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 7,394 (37.3%) • Female: 12,450 (62.7%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

85.4%

15,014 admitted from 17,582 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 480-580
Math: 460-560
Total: 940-1140

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

19-25

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$50

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:	2026-07-01

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

55.1%

4-Year Graduation Rate

35.2%

Freshman Retention Rate

75.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$21,682

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$31,522

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $5,856
Out-of-state: $15,696

Room & Board

$11,960

Books & Supplies

$3,866

Students Receiving Pell Grants

41%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Conference USA

Men's Sports (5)

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

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Bowling Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.8 GPA

In-State Awards

$1,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$2,000-$80,000 total

1 automatic scholarship (6 total)

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Common questions about Sam Houston State University

What is Sam Houston State University's acceptance rate?

Sam Houston State University accepts 85% of applicants, from 17,582 applications.

How much does Sam Houston State University cost?

Tuition and fees are $5,856 in-state and $15,696 out-of-state.

What ACT score do you need for Sam Houston State University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

What is Sam Houston State University's graduation rate?

55% of students graduate within six years.