Sam Houston State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1258 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #349 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #313 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 119 | In Texas |
| #76 of 1,307 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Top50% | For 86 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 18,235
- Graduates
- 3,245
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- shsu.edu
Sam Houston State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Sam Houston State University has an acceptance rate of 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 82% | 86% |
| Applicants | 16,316 | 5,564 | 10,752 |
| Admissions | 13,809 | 4,549 | 9,260 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,221 | 1,176 | 2,045 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 173 | 70 | 103 |
9,260 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,098 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,718 or 51%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1140
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Sam Houston State University are 960-1140 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
321 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Sam Houston State University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 10180 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5776 (27%) |
| Black or African American | 3383 (16%) |
| Two or more races | 726 (3%) |
| Asian | 592 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 384 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 285 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 49 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 24 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,499
- Students receiving aid
- 87%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,856 | $5,765 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,856 | $5,765 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,648 | $13,109 |
| Fee in-district | $3,104 | $2,901 |
| Fee in-state | $3,104 | $2,901 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,104 | $2,901 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,097 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,908 |
| Room charge | $6,008 |
| Meal charge | $4,900 |
Sam Houston State University majors
Sam Houston State University has granted 4,150 bachelor's degrees across 71 programs, 931 master's across 50 programs, and 62 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Sam Houston State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 772 | 47 | 13 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 296 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 263 | ||
| Psychology, General | 229 | 1 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 77 | 99 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 154 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 124 | 11 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 123 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 123 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 115 | 4 | |
| Accounting | 86 | 24 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 106 | ||
| History, General | 79 | 25 | |
| Public Health, General | 83 | 13 | |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 50 | 37 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 84 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 83 | ||
| Finance, General | 79 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 71 | 7 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 69 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 61 | 5 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 59 | ||
| Music, General | 47 | 11 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 50 | 5 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 53 | ||
| Homeland Security | 26 | 27 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 52 | ||
| Sociology, General | 45 | 7 | |
| Library and Information Science | 50 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 38 | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 37 | 12 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 47 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 35 | 9 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 42 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 22 | 19 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 41 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 40 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 33 | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 38 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 36 | ||
| Dance, General | 27 | 6 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 32 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 31 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 30 | ||
| Agricultural Mechanization, General | 28 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 12 | 16 | |
| Forensic Chemistry | 26 | ||
| Public Administration | 26 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 25 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 24 | ||
| Geography | 23 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 18 | 4 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 13 | 4 | |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 16 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 12 | 4 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 11 | 5 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 16 | ||
| Radio and Television | 16 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 12 | 4 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 16 | ||
| Interior Design | 15 | ||
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 14 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 14 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | 5 | |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 14 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 14 | ||
| Graphic Design | 14 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 10 | 4 | |
| Applied Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 13 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 13 | ||
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 12 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 12 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 12 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 12 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 12 | ||
| Project Management | 12 | ||
| Computer Software Technology & Technician | 11 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 11 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | 5 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 10 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 10 | ||
| Environmental Science | 9 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 9 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 9 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 9 | ||
| School Psychology | 9 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 8 | ||
| Photography | 8 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | ||
| Education, Other | 7 | ||
| Agricultural Communication & Journalism | 6 | ||
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 6 | ||
| Statistics, General | 6 | ||
| Creative Writing | 4 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 4 | ||
| Foodservice Systems Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| International and Comparative Education | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,150 | 931 | 62 |
Sam Houston State University has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 47% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 53% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Sam Houston State University has published 8,102 scientific papers with 114,116 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 25 | 63 |
| 1992 | 32 | 79 |
| 1993 | 51 | 127 |
| 1994 | 58 | 147 |
| 1995 | 44 | 166 |
| 1996 | 54 | 194 |
| 1997 | 108 | 297 |
| 1998 | 104 | 469 |
| 1999 | 98 | 512 |
| 2000 | 68 | 483 |
| 2001 | 58 | 524 |
| 2002 | 88 | 854 |
| 2003 | 86 | 820 |
| 2004 | 88 | 907 |
| 2005 | 108 | 1007 |
| 2006 | 122 | 1244 |
| 2007 | 160 | 1449 |
| 2008 | 201 | 1715 |
| 2009 | 254 | 2096 |
| 2010 | 281 | 2510 |
| 2011 | 380 | 3333 |
| 2012 | 334 | 4144 |
| 2013 | 359 | 4797 |
| 2014 | 341 | 5626 |
| 2015 | 379 | 6158 |
| 2016 | 417 | 6637 |
| 2017 | 411 | 6832 |
| 2018 | 426 | 7740 |
| 2019 | 475 | 8778 |
| 2020 | 509 | 9847 |
| 2021 | 515 | 10955 |
| 2022 | 528 | 10611 |
| 2023 | 541 | 10377 |
Sam Houston State University alumni
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Marcus Luttrell
- Occupations
- navy sailor
- Biography
-
Marcus Luttrell is a retired United States Navy SEAL who received the Navy Cross and Purple Heart for his actions in June 2005 against Taliban fighters during Operation Red Wings in which he was the lone survivor. Luttrell became an SO1 by the end of his eight-year career in the United States Navy.
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Richard Linklater
- Occupations
- film directordirectorscreenwriteractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Richard Stuart Linklater is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for making films that deal thematically with suburban culture and the effects of the passage of time. His films include the comedies Slacker (1990) and Dazed and Confused (1993); the Before trilogy of romance films: Before Sunrise (1995), Before Sunset (2004), and Before Midnight (2013); the music-themed comedy School of Rock (2003); the adult animated films Waking Life (2001), A Scanner Darkly (2006), and Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood (2022); the coming-of-age drama Boyhood (2014); and the comedy film Everybody Wants Some!! (2016).
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Dan Rather
- Occupations
- journalistnews presentertelevision produceropinion journalist
- Biography
-
Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. is an American journalist, commentator, and former national evening news anchor. He began his career in Texas, becoming a national name after his reporting saved thousands of lives during Hurricane Carla in September 1961. Rather spontaneously created the first radar weather report by overlaying a transparent map over a radar image of Hurricane Carla. In his first national broadcast, he helped initiate the successful evacuation of 350,000 people. He reported on some of the most significant events of the modern age, such as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Gulf War, 9/11, the Iraq War, and the war on terror.
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Thaksin Shinawatra
- Occupations
- politicianentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Thaksin Shinawatra is a Thai businessman and politician. He served in the Thai Police from 1973 to 1987, and was the Prime Minister of Thailand from 2001 to 2006.
General info
| Alternative names | SHSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1879 |
| Motto | The Measure of a Life is its Service |
| Colors | orange, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions |
| Total FTE staff | 2,299 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1806 Ave J Huntsville, Texas, 77340 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 46,000 |
| Phone | 9362941111 |