Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University is a public, state school in an small town setting in Huntsville, Texas. Sam Houston State University was founded in 1879 and now enrolls around 21,725 students a year, including 18,790 undergrads.

Sam Houston State University's endowment was valued at $96,511,717 in 2021. There are 23 Sam Houston State University undergrads for each full-time professor.

2022 Sam Houston State University Regular Decision Application Deadline

Sam Houston State University's regular decision application deadline is August 1. All regular decision applicants will be notified by July 1.

Sam Houston State University Early Admission

Sam Houston State University does not offer early decision or early action.

Sam Houston State University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Sam Houston State University. Sam Houston State University admitted 92% of all applicants in 2021. In 2021, 11,123 out of 12,025 total applicants were accepted. ### Sam Houston State University Waitlist

Sam Houston State University reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

How Do I Get Into Sam Houston State University?

Sam Houston State University is considered moderately difficult to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to Sam Houston State University, applicants must submit the following items.

Sam Houston State University Application Requirements

GPA and Test Scores for Sam Houston State UniversityAdmitted students have a mean score of 1060 on the SAT. The mean ACT score for Sam Houston State University students is 21.

Visit the Admissions tab above for more on how to apply to Sam Houston State University.

Sam Houston State University Waitlist 2021

Sam Houston State University reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

Is Sam Houston State University Test Optional?

Sam Houston State University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 81% submitted the SAT. 34% submitted the ACT.

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Dorms at Sam Houston State University

Yes! Sam Houston State University provides on-campus housing for up to 0 students.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at Sam Houston State University.

Financial Aid at Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University meets 73% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Sam Houston State University full-time are awarded $12,282 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Is Sam Houston State University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience.

Retention, graduation rates, and job placement statistics can help you understand how satisfied students are with their school experience, and how effectively an institution prepares students for careers.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Sam Houston State University

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Sam Houston State University, around 79% return for their sophomore year. Out of the 2,448 students who started at Sam Houston State University as first-time freshman, 838 graduate within four years.

Around 59% of students who started at Sam Houston State University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes and Student Debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $27,373 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Sam Houston State University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Sam Houston State University a good school for you?

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Where is Sam Houston State University?

Sam Houston State University is located in the small town setting of Huntsville, Texas, less than an hour from Houston.

If you want to see Sam Houston State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 45 to Huntsville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, George Bush Intercontinental.

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