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Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 90% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Sam Houston State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Huntsville, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 17.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 90%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
17.7K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
90% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading480 - 570
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math450 - 550
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite17 - 24
1typical 50% range36
90%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,772
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,143
Earnings 5yr: $99,411
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,727
Earnings 5yr: $97,361
Debt: $23,473
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,904
Earnings 5yr: $89,884
Debt: $25,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,697
Earnings 5yr: $85,287
Debt: $26,504
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,213
Earnings 5yr: $82,747
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,132
Earnings 5yr: $99,805
Debt: N/A
Homeland Security.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,876
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,544
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,500
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,734
Earnings 5yr: $67,102
Debt: $20,699
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,388
Earnings 5yr: $72,461
Debt: $27,253
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,059
Earnings 5yr: $69,480
Debt: $22,291
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,757
Earnings 5yr: $68,891
Debt: N/A
Music.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,888
Earnings 5yr: $76,384
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Mechanization.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,729
Earnings 5yr: $69,696
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,464
Earnings 5yr: $48,386
Debt: $19,841
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,953
Earnings 5yr: $64,598
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,804
Earnings 5yr: $64,167
Debt: N/A
Library Science and Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,781
Earnings 5yr: $62,589
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,837
Earnings 5yr: $53,488
Debt: $26,641
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,404
In-State Tuition$9,228
Out-of-State Tuition$19,068
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
41%
Pell Grants
46%
Take Loans
58%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,337
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,211
Completion Signals
55%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$178/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
41%
Part-Time Share
16%
Avg Family Income
$54,799
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