Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University is a public 4-year institution located in Huntsville, TX. It has a 85.4% acceptance rate, with a median SAT score of 1120 and median ACT of 25. The average net price is $16,404. Sam Houston State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Admissions Statistics

Student Outcomes

Net Price by Family Income

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships at Sam Houston State University:

Family Income	Avg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000	$12,474
$30,001 – $48,000	$13,389
$48,001 – $75,000	$15,540
$75,001 – $110,000	$21,366
$110,000+	$24,101

Top Majors at Sam Houston State University

Major	Degrees Awarded
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice	824
Business, Management & Marketing	673
Health Professions	410
Psychology	329
Education	320
Communication & Journalism	208
Visual & Performing Arts	187
Agriculture & Natural Resources	185
Biological & Biomedical Sciences	142
Parks, Recreation & Fitness	141

Financial Aid at Sam Houston State University

• 84.0% of students receive some form of financial aid
• Average grant/scholarship: $9,941 per year
• Average net price (all students): $16,404 per year

About Sam Houston State University

• Type: Public 4-year
• Location: Huntsville, TX
• Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
• Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
• Yield Rate: 1900.0%

Official website: https://www.shsu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.shsu.edu/admissions

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