Sam Houston State University
Public university · Huntsville, TX · 17,743 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
90%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
930–1120
ACT (middle 50%)
17–24
Average net price
$14,788
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$25,474
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
56%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Sam Houston State University?
Sam Houston State University accepts about 90 of every 100 applicants (90%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 930 and 1120 on the SAT. A score at or above 1120 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 930, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 17–24.
The latest federal data says Sam Houston State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Sam Houston State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Sam Houston State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $25,474 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $14,788 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $9,228 for TX residents and $19,068 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$9,228
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$19,068
- Room & board$11,984
- Total cost of attendance$25,474
- Average net price after grants$14,788
Popular majors
Criminal Justice, Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Education, Psychology.
Sam Houston State University FAQ
- What is Sam Houston State University's acceptance rate?
- 90% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Sam Houston State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 930–1120. Aim for 1120 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Sam Houston State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 17–24.
- Is Sam Houston State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Sam Houston State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Sam Houston State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Sam Houston State University cost?
- About $25,474 a year before aid; $14,788 on average after grants.
- What is Sam Houston State University's FAFSA school code?
- 003606. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Sam Houston State University receives your information.
- What is Sam Houston State University's graduation rate?
- 56% of students finish within six years.
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