Sam Houston State University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

85.4%

Acceptance Rate

18,138

Undergrads

$16,025

Net Price / Year

55.1%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University is a public 4-year institution located in Huntsville, TX. The school enrolls approximately 21,039 students. With an acceptance rate of 85.4%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 21,039

Men 7,703

Women 13,336

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 39.9%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 73%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

National Association of Schools of... American Osteopathic Association,... Accreditation Commission for... Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,... American Osteopathic Association,... American Psychological Association,...

Transfer Activity

2 athletes transferred in · 2 transferred out

Admissions Data

85.4%

Acceptance Rate

17,179

Applications

3,270

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

480

570

SAT Math

450

550

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	17,179	15,506	3,270	90.3%
2022	16,316	13,809	3,394	84.6%
2020	12,025	11,123	2,843	92.5%
2018	11,819	9,283	2,883	78.5%
2016	12,556	9,034	2,758	71.9%

Costs & Financial Aid

$16,025

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

39.9%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

55.1%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	852	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	424	N/A	N/A
Business/Commerce, General.	282	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	199	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	177	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	141	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	137	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	135	N/A	N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.	131	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	121	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	118	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	116	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	108	N/A	N/A
Animal Sciences.	108	N/A	N/A
History.	95	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	90	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	82	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	82	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	81	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	74	N/A	N/A
Construction Engineering Technologies.	68	N/A	N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.	67	N/A	N/A
Library Science and Administration.	58	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	57	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	57	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	55	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	54	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	53	N/A	N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.	49	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.	48	N/A	N/A
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.	46	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	46	N/A	N/A
Music.	44	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	35	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	35	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	33	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	30	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Mechanization.	28	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	26	N/A	N/A
Graphic Communications.	26	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	26	N/A	N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.	25	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	22	N/A	N/A
Agriculture, General.	22	N/A	N/A
Dance.	22	N/A	N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.	21	N/A	N/A
Engineering Technology, General.	20	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	20	N/A	N/A
Homeland Security.	19	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	19	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$26,567,953

Total Athletics Expenses

$26,631,390

Total Athletics Revenue

401

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	130	$7,088,562	$7,088,562	N/A
Basketball	Coed	31	$3,611,142	$3,611,143	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	235	$1,659,876	$1,659,877	N/A
Baseball	Men	35	$1,498,434	$1,498,434	N/A
Golf	Coed	17	$973,053	$973,051	N/A
Soccer	Women	24	$886,931	$886,931	N/A
Softball	Women	22	$839,771	$839,771	N/A
Volleyball	Women	19	$750,242	$750,242	N/A
Tennis	Women	10	$416,854	$416,854	N/A
Bowling	Women	9	$358,560	$358,560	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Burglary	61
Rape	55
Aggravated Assault	15
Motor Vehicle Theft	14
Fondling	11
Robbery	5
Arson	2