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Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University Bearkats
Sam Houston State University Bearkats
1806 Ave J
Huntsville, Texas 77340
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Sam Houston State University

1806 Ave J
Huntsville, Texas 77340
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Sam Houston State University at a Glance

Sam Houston State University is a large public college located in the remote town of Huntsville, Texas. Currently, there are roughly 18,692 students enrolled, 42% of which are male and 58% female. Athletically, Sam Houston State University is an NCAA I school and is part of the Southland Conference.

General Information

Student Count:18,692
Gender Ratio:42% Male, 58% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's
School Setting:Large four-year, primarily residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Remote Town
School Type:Public State College
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$4,650
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$12,960
Yearly Room:$3,793
Yearly Board:$2,951
In-state Cost (On Campus):$17,870
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$26,180

Contact Info

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(936) 294-1111
Athletic Phone:(936) 294-4205

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:3,136 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:Not Reported
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:No

Sam Houston State University Admissions & Academics

On average, Sam Houston State University has around 14,909 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Neither required nor recommended
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Not required
Class Rank:Required
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Recommended
Life Experience:Not Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:14,909
Male Applicants:6,131
Female Applicants:8,778
% Male Applicants:41%
% Female Applicants:59%
Total Admitted:8,531
Admitted Males:3,481
Admitted Females:5,050
% Admitted Males:41%
% Admitted Females:59%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:1,793
Percent Who Submit SAT:83%
ACT Scores Submitted:978
Percent Who Submit ACT:45%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:440
25th% Math:460
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:540
75th% Math:550
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:17
25th% Math:18
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:18
75th% Reading:22
75th% Math:23
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:22

Sam Houston State University Athletics
"Home of the Bearkats"

General Bearkats Sports Info

Division:NCAA I
Conference:Southland Conference
Team Colors:Orange and White
Stadium Name:Bowers Stadium
Stadium Capacity:16,000
Gym Name:Johnson Coliseum
Gym Capacity:5,600

Bearkats Contact Info

Phone:(936) 294-1111
Athletic Phone:(936) 294-4205
Website:http://www.shsu.edu/
Athletic Website:http://www.gobearkats.com

Sam Houston State University Campus & Student Body

Sam Houston State University offers a total of 68 different majors and 3 degree award levels: Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's.

Student Body Info

Non-resident:1.7%
Unknown:0.0%
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Nat. American:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:Yes
Weekend Classes:Yes
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
AgricultureYesYes
ArchitectureYes
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYes
Communication & JournalismYes
Communication TechnologiesYes
Computer ScienceYesYes
EducationYesYesYes
Engineering TechnologiesYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYes
Health ProfessionsYesYes
HistoryYesYes
Human SciencesYesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYesYesYes
Library ScienceYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYes
Natural ResourcesYes
Parks, Recreation & LeisureYes
PhilosophyYes
Physical ScienceYesYes
PsychologyYesYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYes
Social ScienceYesYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYesYes

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