Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
Sam Houston State University is a public university located in Huntsville, TX, serving approximately 18,138 students. It has an acceptance rate of 85%.
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Tuition
$9,228
Acceptance
85.39%
Students
21,362
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,228
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,020
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,720
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,720
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
55%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
85.39%
SAT range
940 - 1140
ACT range
19 - 25
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
21,362
Undergrads
18,138
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
139
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
95
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.72
Property Rate / 1,000
2.54
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Huntsville
Violent Rate / 100k
223
Property Rate / 100k
1,412
Location
Institution does not report this
Huntsville, TX 77340
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