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Overview |
SHSU | |||
| Location | Huntsville, TX | |||
| Setting | Remote Town | |||
| Enrollment | 21,403 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | shsu.edu | |||
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Costs |
SHSU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,856 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,648 | |||
| Room & Board | $11,720 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $14,556 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,941 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% |
Admission |
SHSU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 17,582 | |||
| Admitted | 15,014 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
SHSU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 |
Diversity |
SHSU | |||
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| % Men | 5% | |||
| % Women | 10% | |||
| Racial Diversity | High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 53% | |||
| % Black | 19% | |||
| % Hispanic | 20% | |||
| % Native American | 1% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | |||
| % International | 1% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 2% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 99% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | |||
Campus |
SHSU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/