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Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX·Public·~90% acceptance

Located in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 90% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $16,404 per year after financial aid. About 55% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $54,211 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$16,404/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $25,505
Aid cuts ~$9,101/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.21–3.71
SAT (middle 50%)930–1120
ACT (middle 50%)17–24
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
55%
graduation rate
73%
freshman retention
$45,337
median earnings, 6yr
$54,211
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Sam Houston State University's acceptance rate?
Sam Houston State University admits about 90% of applicants.
How much does Sam Houston State University cost?
At Sam Houston State University, the average net price after aid is about $16,404 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $25,505 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Sam Houston State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 930–1120 on the SAT and 17–24 on the ACT.
What are Sam Houston State University's application deadlines?
Sam Houston State University's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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