Sam Houston State University
PublicHuntsville, TX
Sam Houston State University is a public very large school in Huntsville, TX, enrolling about 17,743 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 90% of applicants get in. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer and Information Sciences, General, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $96,727/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Aug 1, 2027
Confirm on Sam Houston State University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $9,840 more per year in tuition and fees (2.1x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Sam Houston State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Sam Houston State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Sam Houston State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sam Houston State University's acceptance rate?
Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX admits approximately 90% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Sam Houston State University?
Admitted students at Sam Houston State University typically score between 930–1120 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Sam Houston State University?
Admitted students at Sam Houston State University typically score between 17–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Sam Houston State University cost?
Sam Houston State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,505 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Sam Houston State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Sam Houston State University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Sam Houston State University?
For 2024-25, Sam Houston State University's published tuition and required fees were $19,068 for out-of-state students and $9,228 for in-state students -- $9,840 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Sam Houston State University?
Sam Houston State University's deadlines are Regular Decision Aug 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Sam Houston State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Sam Houston State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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