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Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Open
- Average net price
- $14,788
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Median earnings
- $56,877
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Sam Houston State University is a public college in Huntsville, TX with 17,743 undergraduates. It admits 90% of applicants, and admitted students average 1041 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,788 per year ($11,734 for families earning under $30,000). 56% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,877 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 90%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 17,582
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 15,014
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing480–570
200800
SAT Math450–550
200800
ACT Composite17–24
136
What Sam Houston State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,474
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,228
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,068
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,734
- $30–48k$11,472
- $48–75k$12,286
- $75–110k$17,548
- $110k+$23,418
Get a personal estimate with Sam Houston State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $56,877
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 17,743
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 47%
- White44%
- Hispanic29%
- Black18%
- Asian2%
Sam Houston State University FAQ
What is Sam Houston State University's acceptance rate?+
Sam Houston State University admits 90% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Sam Houston State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–570 on SAT Reading and Writing and 450–550 on SAT Math; the average total is 1041.
What ACT score do you need for Sam Houston State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–24.
Is Sam Houston State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Sam Houston State University?+
In Fall 2023, 17,582 students applied to Sam Houston State University and 15,014 were admitted; 3,601 enrolled.
Does Sam Houston State University consider legacy status?+
No. Sam Houston State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Sam Houston State University require an essay?+
Sam Houston State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Sam Houston State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,474 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,788.
What is Sam Houston State University's graduation rate?+
56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 227881 · How we use this data
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