Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University is a public 4-year institution in Huntsville, TX. It enrolls about 21,403 students and admits roughly 85% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Huntsville, TX 77340 |
| County | Walker County |
| Enrollment | 21,403 |
| Acceptance rate | 85% |
| Applicants / admitted | 17,582 / 15,014 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,228 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $19,020 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 55% |
| Transfer-out rate | 23% |
| Full-time retention rate | 75% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $14,556 |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 480–580 |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–25 |
| Website | www.shsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 9362941111 |
Admissions
About 17,582 students applied and 15,014 were admitted. Of those admitted, 3,601 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,228 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $19,020. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $14,556 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,736 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,541 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,419 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $21,551 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,198 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,780 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 55% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Sam Houston State University is in Huntsville, TX, Walker County. Its coordinates are 30.7147, -95.5462.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Sam Houston State University?
About 85% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 17,582 applicants.
How much does Sam Houston State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,228 for in-state students and $19,020 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Sam Houston State University?
About 21,403 students are enrolled.