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ACT
19/23
SAT
1000/1140
Estimated Cost
$21,824
Financial Aid
$21,427
Students
20,000 and above
About Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University (known as SHSU or Sam) was founded in 1879 and is the third oldest public institution of higher learning in the State of Texas. It is located approximately 70 minutes north of downtown Houston, in Huntsville, Texas. It is one of the oldest purpose-built institutions for the instruction of teachers west of the Mississippi River and the first such institution of its type in Texas. The school is named for Sam Houston, who made his home in the city and is buried there.
Sam Houston State University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#275 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Texas
#15 of 426
2024 Best Public Colleges in Texas
#11 of 115
Most Popular Majors
Out of 26 majors categories at Sam Houston State University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Sam Houston State University within four or six years.