Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
Questions and Answers
Jeremy R.
3 days ago
What housing options are available for first year students at SHSU?
Alexis P.
5 days ago
Is the music department at Sam Houston State University accepting of LGBTQ+ individuals?
Tailor M.
6 days ago
With everything happening during this pandemic, what are some different ways that SHSU help to provide your students help with physical and mental health?
Peyton A.
12 days ago
Do you have a Marching Band on campus?
Amber B.
12 days ago
What is the job placement rate for recent graduates of SHSU's psychology program?
Ethan D.
19 days ago
Does this school offer some form of a Black Student Union?
Academic details
1000-1140
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
19-23
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
21 to 1
Selectivity
Less Selective (79% Acceptance Rate)
School type
4-year institution
Diversity statistics
51% White
24% Hispanic
17% Black
3% Multiracial
2% Asian
1% Native
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Common Careers
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)73k
Senior Accountant71k
Human Resources (HR) Manager57k
Accountant54k
Elementary School Teacher52k
Staff Accountant50k
Office Manager43k
49.6kAvg. Early Career Pay
92.4kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
51%in High-Meaning careers
6%in STEM careers
Financial Snapshot
Average Financial Breakdown
$7,776
Average grant for incoming freshmen
$4,677
Average Pell Grant
$5,712
Average Federal Loans
$5,516
Average Institutional Grant
$7,970
Average Total Loans
Published tuition and fees (Out of state)
$18,664 / year
While we do our best to show up-to-date information, due to COVID-19 and other factors out of our control, it is possible that the data we are showing about test requirements, application deadlines, and more, are inaccurate. Please verify with the college itself via their website to ensure you are aware of all requirements and deadlines.