Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
90.3%
Acceptance Rate
$9,228
Avg Cost (In-State)
$19,068
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
54.9%
Graduation Rate
17,743
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
August 1
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
0
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$45
Interview
Not required
Essays: No required essays for freshman admission; optional personal statement may be submitted
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$45,337
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$54,211
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
55%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $37,792 | $51,748 | 937 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $52,792 | $56,225 | 457 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $44,700 | $63,837 | 332 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $28,247 | $50,125 | 212 |
| Psychology, General. | $31,353 | $47,659 | 188 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $82,463 | $91,697 | 163 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $37,005 | $57,341 | 155 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $53,281 | $72,388 | 117 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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