About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Clint Lockwood
Visitor Center Director
Visitor Center Director
Address
Box 2539
Huntsville, TX 77340
Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone
936-294-3792
Email
visitsam@shsu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Lowman Student Center
Health and Kinesiology Center
Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum
Mall Area
Old Main Pit
Old Main Market, Paw Print, South Paw
Health and Kinesiology Center
Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum
Mall Area
Old Main Pit
Old Main Market, Paw Print, South Paw
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Sam Houston Statue
Sam Houston Museum
Sam Houston National Forest
Conroe Outlet Malls
Huntsville State Park
Sam Houston Museum
Sam Houston National Forest
Conroe Outlet Malls
Huntsville State Park
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
936-294-3792
8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
936-294-3792
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
N/A
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
Other
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Visiting Center
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Taxis, closest airport is Bush Intercontinental, in Houston
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Interstate 45 (Houston or Dallas)
Take Exit 116
Follow Hwy 190 East
Right at Courthouse onto Sam Houston Avenue
Left on Bowers Boulevard
Left into Faculty/Staff Parking lot
Visitor parking is in back of lot.
Admissions is in the Estill Classroom Building
From East (Trinity/Livingston/Nacogdoches)
Follow Hwy 190 West
Left at Courthouse onto Sam Houston Avenue
Left on Bowers Boulevard
Left into Faculty/Staff Parking lot
Visitor parking is in back of lot.
Admissions is in the Estill Classroom Building
From West (College Station / Austin via College Station)
You'll come in on Hwy 30
Cross over Interstate 45 and it turns into Hwy 190 East
Follow Hwy 190 East
Right at Courthouse onto Sam Houston Avenue
Left on Bowers Boulevard
Left into Faculty/Staff Parking lot
Visitor parking is in back of lot.
Admissions is in the Estill Classroom Building
Local Accommodations
University Hotel
Comfort Inn and Suites
La Quinta Inn
Econo Lodge
Holiday Inn Express
Gateway Inn and Suites
Super 8 Hotel & Suites
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Overview
Applicants: 9,315
Acceptance Rate: 65%
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 540
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 550
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 23
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Class Rank
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
25:1
Total Faculty
797
with Terminal Degree
555
408
Men
389
Women
129
Minority
9
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Banking and Financial Support Services.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Fashion Merchandising.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Project Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
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EDUCATION.
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Education, Other.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Reading Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General.
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Health and Wellness, General.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Music Therapy/Therapist.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Securities Services Administration/Management.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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LIBRARY SCIENCE.
Library and Information Science.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Clinical Psychology.
Counseling Psychology.
Psychology, General.
School Psychology.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Conducting.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Drawing.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Metal and Jewelry Arts.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Musicology and Ethnomusicology.
Painting.
Photography.
Printmaking.
Sculpture.
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Diploma
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Diploma
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Tarek Souryal
Team Physician for Dallas Mavericks
Col. M.B. Etheredge
2nd highest decorated U.S. soldier in WWII
Ralph Yarborough (deceased)
Former U.S. Senator from Texas
Karey Patterson Bresenhan
Quilting Industry Leader
David Adickes
Sculptor-known for 67-foot statue of Sam Houston
Dana Andrews (deceased)
Movie star
Don A. Sanders
Principal owner-Corpus Christi Hooks(minor league
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,863
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,314
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,162
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$5,541
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$5,850
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$16,470
Required Fees
$2,744
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,124
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$2,000
On-Campus Room and Board
$8,324
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
15,611
Foreign Countries Represented
59
Demographics
1.02%
Asian
17.17%
Black
17.47%
Hispanic
58.39%
Caucasian
2.35%
Unknown
1.41%
International
58% female
42% male
1% are out of state
83% are full time
17% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
Campus Environment
Suburban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
233
Number of Honor Societies
19
Number of Social Sororities
11
Number of Religious Organizations
19
40% join a fraternity
30% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Bearkats)
13 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Equestrian Sports
Football
Golf
Rodeo
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Equestrian Sports
Football
Golf
Rodeo
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Ladykats)
13 Sports
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Equestrian Sports
Golf
Rodeo
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Equestrian Sports
Golf
Rodeo
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
