Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.2k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
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?
Sticker price$20,948
Net price (after aid)$16,025
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,736
$30k – $48k$12,541
$48k – $75k$15,419
$75k – $110k$21,551
$110k+$23,198
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$54,211
Median debt at graduation$21,983
Est. monthly loan payment$233
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants40%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans46%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
55%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$19k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Manageable graduate debt
$22k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.2k
below avg
Out-of-state
$19k
below avg
Net price
$16k
below avg
Pell
40%
above avg
Median debt
$22k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$54.2k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryEnvironmental SciencePhysicsBiology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
CybersecurityData Science
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
85%
SAT range
940 - 1140
ACT range
19 - 25
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Sam Houston State University located?
- Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, TX, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Sam Houston State University?
- Sam Houston State University is a public university based in TX. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Sam Houston State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Sam Houston State University is approximately 85%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Sam Houston State University?
- Sam Houston State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,228 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Sam Houston State University?
- Sam Houston State University reports total enrollment of approximately 21,362 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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