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

Info & Regulations

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Campus size (acres) 368
Students who have cars on campus 64%
Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age No

Health & Safety

Basic student services offered

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nonremedial tutoring
women's center
placement service
health service
health insurance

Campus safety and security services offered

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24-hour foot and vehicle patrols
Late night transport/escort service
24-hour emergency telephones
Lighted pathways/sidewalks
Student patrols
Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.)

Career

Career services offered

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on-campus job interviews
internships
resume assistance
career/job search classes
alumni network
interest inventory
interview training

Computer Resources

Computers available for student use in

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residence halls
computer center/labs
library
student center

Library & Museum Information

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On-campus library Yes
Museums or special academic buildings on campus Sam Houston Memorial Museum; Walker Education Center; Austin Hall; Peabody Memorial Library; Raven's Nest golf club; Gibbs Ranch; Southeast Texas Applied Forensic Science Facility

Learning Disabled (LD) Students

Services for LD students

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Remedial math
Remedial English
Remedial reading
Tape recorders
Note-taking services
Oral tests
Learning center
Extended time for tests
Priority seating
Substitution of courses
Texts on tape
Exams on tape or computer
Other testing accommodations

Physically Disabled Students

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Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students Mostly

Services for physically disabled students

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Note-taking services
Tape recorders
Special housing
Braille services
Interpreters for hearing-impaired
Talking books