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Overview of Sam Houston State University

Mission Statement

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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.

Quick Facts

18,478 students

65% admitted

$6,608 tuition/year

  • 13,691 full time
  • 4,787 part time
  • 5,786 men full time
  • 7,276 women full time
  • 9,315 applied
  • 6,054 admitted
  • 18,478 enrolled
  • $12,912 out of state
  • $1,125 fees
  • $7,410 room & board
  • $1,000 books

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At a Glance

Institution Type: Public
Campus Setting: Town, remote from an urban area
Highest Degree Offered: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Semester
School Mascot: Bearkats
School Colors: Orange and white
18,478 Students
Undergrads Graduates
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Felicia from Cedar Park, TX
  • 0
  • “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.…”

  • Jan-22-2012 » Read More
  • Amber from Huntsville, TX
  • 0
  • “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…”

  • Jan-13-2012 » Read More
  • Misti from Rowlett, TX
  • 0
  • “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,…”

  • Jan-22-2012 » Read More
  • Taylor from Houston, TX
  • 0
  • “1. sam houston state university has opened many doors for me and it is only my first year attending. 2. sam houston state university has an outstanding criminal justice program…”

  • Feb-16-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 5
  • Blanca from Houston, TX
  • Dec-28-2011 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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  • 5
  • Sarah from Huntsville, TX
  • Nov-14-2011 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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