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Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
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Overview
Sam Houston State University is a University institution located in Huntsville, TX, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Box 2418
Huntsville, TX 77341
United States
Huntsville, TX 77341
United States
Contact
Ms. Angie Taylor
Director of Admissions
Email: agb003@shsu.edu
Phone: 936-294-1845
Fax: 936-294-3758
Director of Admissions
Email: agb003@shsu.edu
Phone: 936-294-1845
Fax: 936-294-3758
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations | × |
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| Agricultural Communication/journalism | × |
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| Agricultural Mechanization, General | × |
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| Agriculture, General | × |
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| Agronomy And Crop Science | × |
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| Animal Sciences, General | × |
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| Horticultural Science | × |
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| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interior Architecture | × |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | × |
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| Biomedical Sciences, General | × |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting | × |
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| Banking And Financial Support Services | × |
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| Business Administration And Management, General | × |
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| Business/commerce, General | × |
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| Business/managerial Economics | × |
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| Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies | × |
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| Fashion Merchandising | × |
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| Finance, General | × |
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| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General | × |
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| International Business/trade/commerce | × |
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| Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management | × |
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| Management Information Systems, General | × |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General | × |
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| Operations Management And Supervision | × |
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| Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General | × |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Advertising | × |
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| Journalism | × |
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| Mass Communication/media Studies | × |
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| Radio And Television | × |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric | × |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects | × |
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| Graphic Communications, General | × |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences, General | × |
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| Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance | × |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | × |
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| Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education | × |
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| Counselor Education/school Counseling And Guidance Services | × |
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| Curriculum And Instruction | × |
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| Educational Leadership And Administration, General | × |
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| Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision | × |
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| Educational/instructional Technology | × |
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| Health Teacher Education | × |
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| Music Teacher Education | × |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching | × |
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| Reading Teacher Education | × |
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| Secondary Education And Teaching | × |
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| Special Education And Teaching, General | × |
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| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | × |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Engineering Technologies/technicians | × |
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| Computer Engineering Technology/technician | × |
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| Computer Software Technology/technician | × |
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| Construction Engineering Technology/technician | × |
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| Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General | × |
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| Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician | × |
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| Industrial Technology/technician | × |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician | × |
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| Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician | × |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General | × |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General | × |
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| Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General | × |
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| Foodservice Systems Administration/management | × |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French Language And Literature | × |
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| German Language And Literature | × |
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| Spanish Language And Literature | × |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist | × |
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| Health And Wellness, General | × |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | × |
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| Health/health Care Administration/management | × |
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| Music Therapy/therapist | × |
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| Public Health, General | × |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | × |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General | × |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies | × |
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| Humanities/humanistic Studies | × |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies | × |
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| Library Science | Associate | Bachelors |
| Library And Information Science | × |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General | × |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences | × |
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| Data Science, General | × |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | × |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science | × |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Exercise Science And Kinesiology | × |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management | × |
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| Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General | × |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy | × |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General | × |
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| Chemistry, Other | × |
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| Forensic Chemistry | × |
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| Geology/earth Science, General | × |
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| Physical Sciences, General | × |
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| Physics, General | × |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Psychology | × |
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| Psychology, General | × |
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| School Psychology | × |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration | × |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other | × |
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| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | × |
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| Criminal Justice/police Science | × |
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| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | × |
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| Forensic Science And Technology | × | × |
| Forensic Science And Technology | × |
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| Homeland Security | × |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Geography | × |
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| Political Science And Government, General | × |
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| Sociology, General | × |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art/art Studies, General | × |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art | × |
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| Dance, General | × |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | × |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General | × |
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| Graphic Design | × |
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| Interior Design | × |
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| Music Performance, General | × |
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| Music Theory And Composition | × |
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| Music, General | × |
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| Musical Theatre | × |
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| Photography | × |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
17,179
Applied
15,506
Accepted
17,787
Enrolled
Female Admissions
11,213
Females Applied
10,249
Females Accepted
91%
Male Admissions
5,966
Males Applied
5,257
Males Accepted
88%
Applying
50
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | August 1st | July 1st | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | No |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 540 | 480 | 570 | |
| SAT Math | 525 | 450 | 550 | |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 17 | 24 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
7,320
In-state
19,470
Out-of-state
7,320
In-district
Fees
4,050
Full-time student fees
12,220
Room & board
6,720
Room only
Financial Aid
13,665
Avg. Financial Aid Package
13,393
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
21,624
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
7,802
Avg. Loan Aid
3,697
Avg. Grant Aid
9,988
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
55.2%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
8%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
17,787
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
1%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 29.05% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 17.91% |
| White or Caucasian | 44.33% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.74% |
| Asian | 2.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.11% |
| Two or more races | 3.7% |
| Other | 1.3% |
Gender
Male (37.51%)
Female (62.49%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 23% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Division 1 | ||
| Basketball | Division 1 | ||
| Bowling | Division 1 | No | |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
| Equestrian Sports | No | Division 1 | No |
| Football | Division 1 | ||
| Golf | Division 1 | ||
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | No | |
| Racquetball | No | No | |
| Riflery | No | No | |
| Rugby | No | No | |
| Soccer | No | No | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | No | No |
| Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | Division 1 | ||
| Bowling | No | No | |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
| Equestrian Sports | No | Division 1 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | Division 1 | ||
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | No | |
| Racquetball | No | No | |
| Riflery | No | No | No |
| Rugby | No | No | |
| Soccer | Division 1 | ||
| Softball | Division 1 | ||
| Tennis | Division 1 | ||
| Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
| Volleyball | Division 1 |
Faculty
1,064
Total Faculty
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 737
Part-time - 327
Male - 494
Female - 570
Sam Houston State University