Sam Houston State University Comparison

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Overview

SHSU
Location Huntsville, TX
Setting Remote Town
Enrollment 21,480
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #778
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website shsu.edu
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Costs

SHSU
Tuition (In State) $5,856
Tuition (Out of State) $15,648
Room & Board $10,908
Avg Net Price $13,632
Avg Grant Aid $10,499
% Receiving Grant Aid 73%

Admission

SHSU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 16,316
Admitted 13,809
Acceptance Rate 84.6%
Enrolled % 24.6%
Avg High School GPA 3.25
Typical High School Grades B
Admissions Standards Very Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 18/24
SAT Range 960/1140
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 1, 2025

Academics

SHSU
Student to Faculty Ratio 20:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (27%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (16%)
  • General Studies (12%)
  • Psychology (6%)
  • Communication (5%)

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
% Men 36%
% Women 64%
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

SHSU
% In-State 98%
% Out-of-State 1%

Campus

SHSU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/