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Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate99%
Acceptance Rate99%

About Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University is a public, state university in the town of Huntsville, Texas. Sam Houston State University was founded in 1879. The university enrolls around 21,404 students a year, including 18,259 undergraduate students.

Sam Houston State University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Sam Houston State University. The acceptance rate at Sam Houston State University is 99%. In 2022, 11,556 out of 11,661 total applicants were accepted.

Sam Houston State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 99%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 85%

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Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, Texas, near Houston.

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College Info

1905 University Ave Huntsville, TX 77341

Campus Setting: Small Town

Sam Houston State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Sam Houston State University is Aug 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Sam Houston State University is Aug 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Sam Houston State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

960 - 1120

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Math SAT Range

470 - 550

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Reading SAT Range

450 - 570

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1120 and Above

Good

960 to 1120

Avg

960 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Sam Houston State University students is 1060. Applicants with SAT scores of 1120 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Sam Houston State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 960 to 1120 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 960 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Sam Houston State University.

Sam Houston State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$24,470

In State

$36,710

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,320
$19,560
Fees
$4,050
$4,050
Housing
$11,720
$11,720
Books
$1,380
$1,380

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Sam Houston State University is like? There are approximately 21,404 students enrolled at Sam Houston State University, including 18,259 undergraduate students and 3,145 graduate students. 79% percent of students attend school full-time, 99% percent are from TX and 1% percent of students are from other states.

79%

Full Time

21%

Part Time

99%

In State

1%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

21,404

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

99%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,370

Out-of-State

$23,610

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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