Sam Houston State University, SHSU Online

Highlights

Provides credit for life experiences
Offers credit for military training
Offers a number of fully online programs
Offers guaranteed price plan option for Texas residents

Overview

Sam Houston State University (SHSU), founded in 1879, is among the oldest public institutions of higher education in Texas. A member of the Texas State University System, SHSU consists of eight colleges and offers a range of academic programs including nationally recognized programs in mathematics, performing arts, banking, and criminal justice. Through SHSU Online, students can receive the same quality education as their on-campus counterparts. The university’s innovative faculty teach both the university’s on-campus and online courses, and all students have access to state-of-the art advancements and technologies.

Sam Houston State University’s Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation and Approvals

Sam Houston State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Tuition

SHSU offers a Guaranteed Tuition Price Plan option for Texas residents enrolling as undergraduate freshman of transfer students.

Undergraduate tuition — $678.75 to $685.99 in-state / $1,093.75 out-of-state
Graduate tuition — $753.25 in-state / $1,168.25 out-of-state

Admissions and Transfer Info

Sam Houston State University’s admission prerequisites and application requirements vary by program.

Undergraduate applicants must submit official high school transcripts and ACT/SAT scores.

Graduate applicants must submit an official transcript from their baccalaureate degree-granting college or university. Graduate applicants must have received at least a 2.5 GPA or a 2.8 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.

Depending on the program, the university also requires GRE, GMAT or MAT scores, a resume, document of intent and writing samples.

International applicants also must submit TOEFL scores.

Other Statistics

Student population: About 20,500
Student-to-faculty ratio: 21 to 1
Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 72%

School Profile

Accreditation: Regional (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges)
Region: South
Retention Rate: 77%
Requires SAT or ACT: SAT or ACT
Public/Private: Public Nonprofit
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Graduation Rate: 51%
Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $678.75 to $685.99 / $1,093.75
Grad: $753.25 / $1,168.25
Address: 1806 Avenue J, Huntsville, TX 77340 USA