Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University is one of the most innovative and diverse universities in Texas. Founded in 1879 as the first teacher-training school in the Southwest, SHSU now has more than 20,000 students and 140 bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs. SHSU, a "Community Engaged" institution, is classified as a Doctoral Research University by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education and was recently recognized by U.S. News and World Report for being among the best in the country for online graduate programs. SHSU graduates and alumni include award-winning Broadway performers, state, national and international political leaders, professional athletes, senior level leadership of U.S. armed services, world renowned journalists, authors, film directors, and leaders in education, criminal justice, banking and business. This close-knit university provides students with a personalized experience and supports their academic success through services obtained in the nationally-recognized Student Advising and Mentoring (SAM) Center.Located in a hills, lakes and forests region of East Texas 70 miles north of Houston, Sam Houston State University is known as one of the most "wired" universities in the nation and is "A Great Name in Texas Education." At Sam Houston State, you can dream and succeed.

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School Details

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Public, Coed 1879 N/A Semester $100.3 million + 1806 Avenue J, Huntsville, TX 77340 (936) 294-1111
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Texas Huntsville 1011 1134
Key Value
ID 1089
Tuition $9,890 (2017-18)
Room and Board $9,180 (2017-18)
Total Enrollment 20,477
Application Deadline Aug. 1
Application Fee $45
Acceptance Rate 72%
Description When applying to Sam Houston State University, it's important to note the application deadline is Aug. 1. The application fee at Sam Houston State University is $45. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due Aug. 1. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 72 percent.

Applications

Title Value
Application deadline Aug. 1
Early decision deadline N/A
Application fee $45
Common Application accepted Yes
Deadline for housing deposit N/A

Requirements

Title Value
Admission interview Neither required/recommended
Required standardized tests Either SAT or ACT
SAT/ACT scores must be received by Aug. 1

Entering Class Stats

Title Value
Selectivity Selective
Fall 2016 acceptance rate 72%
Early decision acceptance rate N/A

Transfer Students

Title Value
Accepting applications Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum credits to apply 12
Minimum required college GPA 2.5
Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution N/A
Guaranteed admission agreement URL N/A

International Students

Title Value
Separate application form required Yes
Conditional admission offered Yes
Early decision or early action options available Neither early decision nor early action
TOEFL (paper) Required
TOEFL (internet-based) Required
Michigan Test N/A
IELTS Required
SAT N/A
SAT Subject N/A
ACT N/A
Advance deposit required No
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT Yes
International student contact Dana Van De Walker, International Student Recruiter and Special Programs Coordinator, (936) 294-2746, djv013@shsu.edu