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85%
Open Admissions
56%
Graduation
About Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University is a public four-year institution located in Huntsville, Texas. With an enrollment of approximately 18,138 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 85%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 56%. Graduates earn a median salary of $54,211 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $16,025 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
85%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
56%
Enrollment
18,138
Total students
Median Earnings
$54,211
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$9,228
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,020
Per year
Average Net Price
$16,025
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
940–1130
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
19 – 25
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
940
Median
1040
75th
1130
4001600
SAT Math
25th
460
Median
510
75th
560
200800
ACT Composite
25th
19
Median
21
75th
25
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$19,020/yr
In-State Tuition$9,228/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$16,025/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$64,100
10-Year Earnings
$542,110
ROI Multiple
8.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Sam Houston State University
Student Outcomes
56%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$54k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
18,138
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
