Sam Houston State University (SHSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	3,398
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Acceptance rate	97%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	57%

Located in Huntsville, Texas, SHSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that SHSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Sam Houston State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 73% at SHSU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,960

Cost of attendance at Sam Houston State University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,752

Cost of attendance at Sam Houston State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 70 of freshman students at Sam Houston State University received on average $9,492 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,492

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,142	42%	$4,995	$5,704,131
Other Federal Grant	1,357	50%	$5,702	$7,738,271
State Grant/Scholarships	1,555	57%	$5,681	$8,833,658
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	305	11%	$4,393	$1,339,780
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,887	70%	$9,492	$17,911,709

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Sam Houston State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Sam Houston State University students is 57.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.7%.

57.3%

asian 79.5% 31 students
African American 49.9% 248 students
white 58.8% 650 students
unknown 71.4% 15 students
hispanic 59.4% 443 students
International Students 33.3% 6 students
Mixed Race 53.3% 40 students

Sport Conferences

Football Western Athletic Conference
Baseball Western Athletic Conference
Basketball Western Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Western Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Sam Houston State University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Sam Houston State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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