SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
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Sam Houston State University
School Overview
The school's main campus is located in a large town (in Huntsville, TX). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
Contacting the School
1803 Ave I
Huntsville, TX 77341
Main Phone: (936) 294-1111
Web Site: www.shsu.edu/
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 11,040 (full-time equivalent) students. 96% of students attend full-time, while 4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 637 male students and 1,036 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 38.1% of the student body, while females made up 61.9%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (14)%, Hispanic (9)%, and Asian (1)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002,
69.7% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 450. One quarter of students scored at least 550.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 450 or higher. One fourth of students scored 550 or higher.
Degree Levels
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctor's Degree
Degree Programs
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Agricultural ScienceArchitectureBusiness And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducationEngineering Technology And TechniciansEnglish Language And LiteratureEnvironmental ConservationHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHome EconomicsHome Services VocationalInterdisciplinary StudiesLibrary ScienceLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesPrecision TradeProtective ServicesPsychologySales And MarketingSchool Accreditation
Sam Houston State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.
Sam Houston State University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Sam Houston State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Southland Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- AP credits
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Work-study (Co-op)
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 10,620 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 8,042 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 15,852 |
Admission Requirements
The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:
Required:- Secondary school rank is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Recommended (but not required):
- A college preparatory program is recommended.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:- High-school GPA is neither required nor recommended.
- Secondary school record is neither required nor recommended.
- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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