
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.
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
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Public, Coed | 1879 | N/A | Semester | $100.3 million + | 1806 Avenue J, Huntsville, TX 77340 | (936) 294-1111 |
overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
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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
title | value |
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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
title | value |
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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 |