SHSU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1050

The average composite SAT score for admitted Sam Houston State University freshman is 1050 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1050 is in the 49th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 960 to 1140

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 960 to 1140. The 75th percentile score is 1140 while the 25th percentile score is 960.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by SHSU but we estimate it to be around a 870 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 515

The average score for SHSU students on the math portion of the SAT is 515 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 470 and the 75th percentile score 560.

Average SAT Reading Score 535

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 490 to 580 and the average score for Sam Houston State University students is 535.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Sam Houston State University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 84.6%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.25.

Can I get into SHSU with a 1140 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1140 or higher is very competitive at SHSU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 92% or higher.

Can I get into SHSU with a 1050 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1050 to 1130 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 85% to 91%.

Can I get into SHSU with a 960 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 960 to 1040 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 75% to 84% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into SHSU with a 870 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 870 to 950 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 74% chance of admission to SHSU. SAT scores below 870 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.