Sam Houston State University (SHSU) is a public university located in Huntsville, Texas and is part of the Texas State University System. It is named for Sam Houston, a president of the Republic of Texas and Governor of Texas. The school offers more than 80 degree programs and is one of the largest universities in the state. It is also home to several renowned research and academic institutes such as the Sam Houston Astronomical Observatory and the Shelley C Bailey center for Creative Learning. With a diverse student body and cutting-edge research opportunities, SHSU offers its students the opportunity to develop their academic and career pursuits.
- Address: 1806 Ave J, Huntsville, TX 00007-7340
- Phone: (936) 294-1111
- Website: www.shsu.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 21,912
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 21 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $45
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $8,736 | $18,552 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Room & Board | $9,670 | $9,670 |
| Other | $3,866 | $3,866 |
| Total Cost | $23,652 | $33,468 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 92%
- SAT Range: 970 – 1120
- ACT Range: 18 – 23
Majors
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Psychology, General
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 80%
- Part-time: 20%
Student Gender
- Male: 36%
- Female: 64%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 2%
- Black or African American: 17%
- Hispanic / Latino: 25%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 49%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 1%
- Non-resident Alien: 1%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 90%
- 25 and Over: 10%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 99%
- Out-of-State: 1%
- Unknown: 0%