Sam Houston State University: Review & Facts

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Sam Houston State University is a large four-year, public school with 21,915 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1879 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Huntsville, Texas.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
103
Good
Sam Houston State University will give you the option to earn a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Sam Houston State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 103 majors. The most popular concentrations are Criminal Justice, Business, General Studies, Management, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools and colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
79%
Good
Sam Houston State University student retention rate is fair at 79% (above Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Sam Houston State University is below average: 55%. Approximately 31% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Sam Houston State University is reasonably decent - 21:1. Find out more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$18,600
High
Average tuition cost is fairly high - around $15,700 per academic year. The additional fees at Sam Houston State University not covered by tuition are roughly $2,900, which comes to $18,600 a year.

Read the details about Sam Houston State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
92%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 12,025 applications were submitted and 11,123 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Sam Houston State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,800
Medium
Sam Houston State University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Sam Houston State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Sam Houston State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 3,500 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- about $5,800 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Sam Houston State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Sam Houston State University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Sam Houston State University Location and Maps



Post Address: Sam Houston State University, 1806 Ave J, Huntsville, Texas 77340, USA
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