Sam Houston State University
1806 Ave J
Huntsville TX 77340
(936) 294-1111
General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Distant
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
16,413 (14,302 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
20 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
76% / 24%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
41% / 59%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
85% / 15%
- In-State / Out-of-State
98% / 2%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,515
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$14,825
- Room & Board$6,744
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
38%
- Average Financial Aid Package$5,042
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants9,256
- Students Admitted
4,926
(53%)
- Students Enrolled2,143
(23%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class15%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
450-540
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
460-560
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-23
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Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences
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Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
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Agricultural Mechanization, General
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Agriculture, General
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Animal Sciences, General
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Horticultural Science
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Architecture and related services
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Interior Architecture
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Banking and Financial Support Services
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Fashion Merchandising
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Finance, General
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Advertising
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Journalism
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Radio and Television
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Communications technologies/technicians and support services
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Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer and Information Systems Security
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Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
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Health Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
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Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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Music Therapy/Therapist
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History
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History, General
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Library science
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Library Science/Librarianship
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Chemistry, Other
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Security and protective services
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Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Forensic Science and Technology
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Securities Services Administration/Management
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Social sciences
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Commercial and Advertising Art
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Conducting
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Photography
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants9,256
- Students Admitted
4,926
(53%)
- Students Enrolled2,143
(23%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class15%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class44%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class83%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
450-540
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
460-560
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-23
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$20
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline08/01
- High School RankRequired
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,515
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$14,825
- Room & Board$6,744
- Books & Supplies$1,038
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$155
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$432
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid38%
- Average Financial Aid Package$5,042
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants36%$4,918
- Pell Grants33%$2,655
- Other Federal Grants28%$3,250
- State & Local Grants23%$4,644
- Institutional Grants13%$2,269
- Federal Loans36%$4,117
- Non-Federal Loans1%$8,442
Questions, Answers and Advice
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