Sam Houston State University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Sam Houston State University is a four-year, public school located in Huntsville, TX. It is a R2 university with high research activities. Sam Houston State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges .

90% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 17,179 applied, 15,506 accepted, and 3,270 enrolled in Sam Houston State. 1,238 men and 2,032 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,040 SAT, 20 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,040 and ACT score is 20. The SAT score of 1040 is a little bit lower than average, 50 to 59 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 930 1040 1120 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 480 530 570 Math 450 510 550 ACT Score Composite 17 20 24 Math 16 18 22 English 18 22 26 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $9,228 for Texas residents and $19,068 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $8,954 for Texas residents and $16,334 for others. Tuition has increased by 0.25% compared to last year at Sam Houston State University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

12,660 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $8,135. For freshmen, 2,691 students (84%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,941. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 21,039 students enrolled Sam Houston State in 2025. By gender, 7,703 men and 13,336 women students are enrolled. There are 17,787 undergraduate and 3,252 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

176 Major Programs

61 programs through online 67 graduate programs Certificate Programs Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Sam Houston State is 55% and the transfer-out rate is 22%. The retention rate is 73% for full-time and 73% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 55% Transfer-out Rate 22% Retention Rate 73% Students to Faculty Ratio 19 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,067 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Sam Houston State and the average faculty salary is $73,727. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. There are 2,542 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $64,015. Number of Faculties 1,067 Average Faculty Salary $73,727 Number of Staffs 2,542 Average Staff Salary $64,015

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

Athletics

Sam Houston State University is a member of Southland Conference. See All Members

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	930	1040	1120
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	480	530	570
Math	450	510	550
ACT Score
Composite	17	20	24
Math	16	18	22
English	18	22	26

Huntsville, TX