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Quick Facts
19,210 Students
74% Admitted
- 20,938 full time
- 5,078 part time
- 5,838 men full time
- 8,294 women full time
- 24,472 applied
- 11,514 admitted
- 5,679 enrolled
18,416 Undergraduates
$5,172 Tuition/Year
- 2,602 Graduates
- $5,172 in state
- $2,590 fees
- $9,386 room & board
- $1,000 books and supplies
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At a Glance
| Institution Type: | Public |
| Campus Setting: | Southwest Town, distant from an urban area |
| Highest Degree Offered: | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
| Level of Institution: | Four or more years |
| Calendar: | Semester |
| School Mascot: | Bearkats |
| School Colors: | Orange and white |
Reviews in 3 Sentences
- Rachael from Highland Village, TX
Sam Houston is a school meant for you to do well academically if you do your work. I have met life long friends in just a year and also had…
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- Felicia from Cedar Park, TX
sam houston state university has an amazing environment. the teacher-student ratio is perfect. the atmosphere is perfect for anyone who doesn't want to get lost in the crowd.…
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- Amber from Huntsville, TX
Sam Houston has a great atmosphere. I love the campus life because they always have a program available to attend and meet new people. The activities that are provided keep…
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- Misti from Rowlett, TX
sam houston offers classes that are high-school size and entertain students. professors are very easy to contact and many will learn who you are to better enhance your learning. however,…
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- Kathleen from Houston, TX
Sam Houston State University is an amazing school! If want to go to a school with a small town feel, small student to teacher ratio, and students that have great…
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Mission Statement
Sam Houston State University is a multicultural institution whose mission is to provide excellence by continually improving quality education, scholarship, and service to its students and to appropriate regional, state, national, and international constituencies.
Sam Houston State University
- Located in Huntsville, TX
- Public
- 19,210 students enrolled
- 74% admitted
- $5,172 annual cost to attend
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Reviews
Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
- Krista from Huntsville, TX
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I am
a current student here
It has a great environment and activites.
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- Blanca from Houston, TX
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I am
a past student here
In the small town of Huntsville, the school is the best place to go to college at. Great way to meet people quickly with alot of activities to enjoy going to.
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- Fayth from Huntsville, TX
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I am
a current student here
it really boring there isn't much to do.
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- Sarah from Huntsville, TX
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I am
a current student here
There are so many organizations to get involved in at Sam Houston State University and a lot of near by organizations also. Huntsville is only 30 minutes from the Woodlands, which has a mall and many restaurants.
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- Amber from Baytown, TX
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I am
researching this school and
have visited the campus
The town is BEAUTIFUL, and eveything is close together.
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