Sam Houston State University-School Summary

TEXAS CAREER CHECK

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School Summary

Sam Houston State University

General Information:

Founded in 1879, Sam Houston State University is located in Walker county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 21:1.

Libraries:

This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:

At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1600. Free student email accounts are available.

Institutional Control:

State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1905 University Ave
Huntsville, TX 77340
For more information call: 936 294-1111. This school has a website at https://www.shsu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.applytexas.org/

Application Deadline: August
Application Fee: $50
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.

	In-State (per year)	Out of State (per year)
Tuition	$7,320.00	$19,470.00
Room and Board	$12,220.00	$12,220.00
Fees	$4,050.00	$4,050.00
Total	$23,590.00	$35,740.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.shsu.edu/.

Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores

Scores	Verbal	Math
700-800	1.19%	1.1%
600-699	17.11%	9.88%
500-599	50.51%	48.73%
400-499	27.15%	32.14%
300-399	3.86%	8.09%
200-299	0.18%	0.06%

Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores

Scores	Percentage of Students
30-36	1.64%
24-29	24.59%
18-23	48.09%
12-17	25.14%
6-11	0.55%
1-5	0%

Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking

Percentage	Percentage of Students
Top 10%	10%
11-25%	13.00%
26-50%	12.00%
Under 50%	65.00%

Intercollegiate Sports - Male:

Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Cross-country running

Intercollegiate Sports - Female:

Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Intramural Sports - Male:

Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Riflery, Rugby, Track and field, Cross-country running

Intramural Sports - Female:

Basketball, Golf, Racquetball, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Male:

Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Track and field, Cross-country running

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Female:

Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only	Count
Male	6,672
Female	11,115
Total	17,787

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional	Count
Male	7,715
Female	13,324
Total	21,039

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category

Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category	Percentage
Asian	2%
African American	18%
Hispanic	29%
Native American	0%
White	44%
Other	6%

Student Body By Age

Student Body by Age	Percentage
Under 25 Years Old	85%
At Least 25 Years Old	15%

Student Body By Residence Status

Student Body by Residence Status	Percentage
In State	99%
Out Of State	1%

Student Body By Housing Status

Student Body by Housing Status	Percentage
Live On Campus	23%
Live Off Campus	78%

Student Events (Top 3)
No student events data available.

Student Organizations (Top 5)
No school organizations data available.

Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title

45.1001 Political Science and Government, General
13.0401 Educational Leadership and Administration, General
42.2805 School Psychology
26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General
31.0501 Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
11.0101 Computer and Information Sciences, General
19.0101 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
27.0101 Mathematics, General
13.1001 Special Education and Teaching, General
23.0101 English Language and Literature, General
50.0901 Music, General
50.0701 Art/Art Studies, General
19.0501 Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
01.0901 Animal Sciences, General
42.0101 Psychology, General
40.0801 Physics, General
40.0501 Chemistry, General
50.0301 Dance, General
51.0000 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
26.0102 Biomedical Sciences, General
43.0301 Homeland Security
50.0408 Interior Design
50.0402 Commercial and Advertising Art
51.0001 Health and Wellness, General
24.0103 Humanities/Humanistic Studies
38.0101 Philosophy
13.0501 Educational/Instructional Technology
09.0102 Mass Communication/Media Studies
30.7001 Data Science, General
03.0104 Environmental Science
40.0510 Forensic Chemistry
52.0601 Business/Managerial Economics
43.0406 Forensic Science and Technology
01.1102 Agronomy and Crop Science
09.0903 Advertising
43.0104 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
13.0301 Curriculum and Instruction
16.0901 French Language and Literature
01.0000 Agriculture, General
52.1801 Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
54.0101 History, General
52.0101 Business/Commerce, General
50.0501 Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
16.0501 German Language and Literature
25.0101 Library and Information Science
40.0101 Physical Sciences, General
19.0505 Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
50.0509 Musical Theatre
50.0605 Photography
01.1103 Horticultural Science
40.0601 Geology/Earth Science, General
09.0101 Speech Communication and Rhetoric
16.0905 Spanish Language and Literature
50.0904 Music Theory and Composition
45.1101 Sociology, General
45.0701 Geography
09.0701 Radio and Television
09.0401 Journalism
51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
15.0001 Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians
10.0301 Graphic Communications, General
52.1001 Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
50.0903 Music Performance, General
52.0701 Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
52.0801 Finance, General
51.2201 Public Health, General
52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General
52.1201 Management Information Systems, General
01.0201 Agricultural Mechanization, General
52.1401 Marketing/Marketing Management, General
24.0101 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
30.0101 Biological and Physical Sciences
42.2801 Clinical Psychology
04.0501 Interior Architecture
50.0409 Graphic Design
15.1201 Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
15.0303 Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
15.0805 Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
15.1001 Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
15.0612 Industrial Technology/Technician
15.1204 Computer Software Technology/Technician
15.0613 Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
31.0504 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
01.0802 Agricultural Communication/Journalism
13.1101 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
43.0103 Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
11.1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
51.1005 Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
51.0701 Health/Health Care Administration/Management
13.1315 Reading Teacher Education
15.1301 Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
50.0702 Fine/Studio Arts, General
01.0102 Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
52.0203 Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
52.0205 Operations Management and Supervision
52.1101 International Business/Trade/Commerce
52.0803 Banking and Financial Support Services
43.0107 Criminal Justice/Police Science
52.0301 Accounting
52.1902 Fashion Merchandising
44.0401 Public Administration
13.0404 Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
13.1307 Health Teacher Education
13.1312 Music Teacher Education
13.1314 Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
13.1206 Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
13.1205 Secondary Education and Teaching
13.1301 Agricultural Teacher Education
13.1303 Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
10.0304 Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
51.2305 Music Therapy/Therapist
31.0505 Exercise Science and Kinesiology
24.0102 General Studies
40.0599 Chemistry, Other
43.0199 Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
30.9999 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
43.0106 Forensic Science and Technology

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.

TEXAS CAREER CHECK

School Summary

Sam Houston State University

General Information:

Libraries:

Computer Labs:

Institutional Control:

Address, Phone and URL:

Admissions

Tuition and other costs

Academics

Athletics

Scholarships

Enrollment

Student Body (Demographics)

Events and Organizations

Programs Of Study

** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.