Sam Houston State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1296 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #355 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #319 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 119 | In Texas |
| #61 of 1,038 | For Forensic Science |
| Top50% | For 88 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 17,787
- Graduates
- 3,252
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- 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 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 88% | 91% |
| Applicants | 17,179 | 5,966 | 11,213 |
| Admissions | 15,506 | 5,257 | 10,249 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,171 | 1,200 | 1,971 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 99 | 38 | 61 |
9,191 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,590 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,711 or 52%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1120
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Sam Houston State University are 930-1120 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
205 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Sam Houston State University are 17-24 (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 | 9398 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5986 (29%) |
| Black or African American | 3566 (17%) |
| Two or more races | 724 (3%) |
| Asian | 673 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 278 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 254 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 57 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 21 (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
- $10,669
- Students receiving aid
- 85%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,856 | $5,765 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,856 | $5,765 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,696 | $13,145 |
| Fee in-district | $3,372 | $3,189 |
| Fee in-state | $3,372 | $3,189 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,372 | $3,189 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,101 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,960 |
| Room charge | $6,460 |
| Meal charge | $5,500 |
Sam Houston State University majors
Sam Houston State University has granted 4,048 bachelor's degrees across 72 programs, 932 master's across 53 programs, and 130 doctorate degrees across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Sam Houston State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 731 | 39 | 8 |
| Psychology, General | 329 | 1 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 320 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 252 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 52 | 114 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 136 | 13 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 147 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 120 | 9 | |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 63 | 53 | |
| Accounting | 99 | 14 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 106 | 6 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 103 | ||
| History, General | 72 | 19 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 89 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 85 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 69 | 13 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 77 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 73 | ||
| Finance, General | 71 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 70 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 69 | ||
| Osteopathic Medicine & Osteopathy | 69 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 63 | 4 | |
| Music, General | 56 | 9 | |
| Public Health, General | 48 | 16 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 43 | 19 | |
| Homeland Security | 30 | 28 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 38 | 15 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 51 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 40 | 11 | |
| Library and Information Science | 45 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 38 | 5 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 41 | ||
| Forensic Chemistry | 40 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 38 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 27 | 11 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 37 | ||
| Dance, General | 30 | 5 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 20 | 13 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 22 | 10 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 31 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 26 | 3 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 29 | ||
| Sociology, General | 25 | 3 | |
| Computer Software Technology & Technician | 25 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 25 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 17 | 7 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 23 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 22 | ||
| Agricultural Mechanization, General | 21 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 21 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 10 | 10 | |
| Chemistry, General | 11 | 7 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 14 | 4 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 18 | ||
| Public Administration | 18 | ||
| Geography | 17 | ||
| Radio and Television | 17 | ||
| Environmental Science | 16 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 16 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 10 | 5 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 15 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 15 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 14 | ||
| Project Management | 14 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | 9 | |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 13 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 9 | 4 | |
| Graphic Design | 13 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 13 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 12 | ||
| Interior Design | 12 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | 3 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 12 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 10 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | 3 | |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 9 | ||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 9 | ||
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 9 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 8 | ||
| School Psychology | 8 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 7 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 6 | ||
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 5 | ||
| Applied Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 5 | ||
| Statistics, General | 5 | ||
| Agricultural Communication & Journalism | 4 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 4 | ||
| International and Comparative Education | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Creative Writing | 3 | ||
| Experimental Psychology | 3 | ||
| Foodservice Systems Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 3 | ||
| Photography | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 3 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 | ||
| Education, Other | 1 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,048 | 932 | 130 |
Sam Houston State University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 47% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Sam Houston State University has published 9,832 scientific papers with 174,118 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 55 | 154 |
| 1994 | 60 | 176 |
| 1995 | 46 | 198 |
| 1996 | 59 | 238 |
| 1997 | 108 | 355 |
| 1998 | 110 | 527 |
| 1999 | 105 | 605 |
| 2000 | 74 | 608 |
| 2001 | 64 | 640 |
| 2002 | 118 | 999 |
| 2003 | 88 | 1041 |
| 2004 | 99 | 1140 |
| 2005 | 122 | 1244 |
| 2006 | 135 | 1560 |
| 2007 | 184 | 1811 |
| 2008 | 233 | 2172 |
| 2009 | 268 | 2685 |
| 2010 | 312 | 3193 |
| 2011 | 406 | 4194 |
| 2012 | 372 | 5301 |
| 2013 | 382 | 6017 |
| 2014 | 374 | 7109 |
| 2015 | 419 | 7973 |
| 2016 | 421 | 8342 |
| 2017 | 501 | 8925 |
| 2018 | 483 | 10059 |
| 2019 | 493 | 11448 |
| 2020 | 563 | 13510 |
| 2021 | 560 | 15037 |
| 2022 | 608 | 14412 |
| 2023 | 613 | 14618 |
| 2024 | 536 | 14609 |
| 2025 | 482 | 13278 |
Sam Houston State University alumni
-
Marcus Luttrell
- Occupations
- United States Navy SEALs
- 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. Marcus Luttrell was saved because an Afghan villager named Mohammad Gulab found him, provided shelter, and protected him from the Taliban, following the traditional Pashtunwali code of hospitality. Gulab then alerted American forces, leading to a massive rescue operation that extracted the wounded SEAL. Luttrell became an SO1 by the end of his eight-year career in the United States Navy.
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Richard Linklater
- Occupations
- actorscreenwriterdirectoranimatorfilm director
- Biography
-
Richard Linklater is an American filmmaker. He is known for making films which deal thematically with suburban culture and the effects of the passage of time. In 2015, Linklater was named to the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
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Dan Rather
- Occupations
- television producernews presenterjournalistopinion 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 in September 1961 after his reporting saved thousands of lives during Hurricane Carla. He has reported on some of the most significant events of the modern age, such as from Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion, 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
- Enrolled in Sam Houston State University
- Graduated with Master of Philosophy
- Occupations
- businesspersonentrepreneurlecturerwriterrefugee
- Biography
-
Thaksin Shinawatra is a Thai former politician, businessman, and police officer who served as the 23rd prime minister of Thailand from 2001 until his overthrow in 2006. Since 2009 he has also been a citizen of Montenegro.
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 | 2,365 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1806 Ave J Huntsville, Texas, 77340 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 46,000 |
| Phone | 9362941111 |