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Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Rural campus
Financial aid available
#2022
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
90%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
17,743
Students
Verified May 2026
19:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026

About SHSU

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Location

Huntsville, TX, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
90.3%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$19,068/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
17,743
Campus Setting
Rural
Student/faculty ratio
19:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1041
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
480 - 570
SAT Math (25th-75th)
450 - 550
ACT (midpoint)
21
ACT (25th-75th)
17 - 24

Outcomes

Freshman retention
73%
Graduation rate (6yr)
55%
Median earnings (10yr)
$54,211

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$191M
Avg net price (after aid)
$16,404/yr

Rankings

US News
#2022

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