Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX · Public · Town campus · 17,743 students

Sam Houston State University is a public town college in Huntsville, TX, with about 17,743 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Sam Houston State University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

90%

Admit rate

930–1120

SAT (25–75)

17–24

ACT (25–75)

$25,505/yr

Cost of attendance

$54,211

Median earnings

55%

Graduation rate

73%

Retention

19:1

Student:faculty

95%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$11,499/yr

$30–48k$12,258/yr

$48–75k$15,419/yr

$75–110k$20,803/yr

$110k+$22,678/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Sam Houston State University.