College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
85%
Enrollment
18,138
Graduation Rate
55%
Student-Faculty Ratio
21:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,211
Retention Rate
75%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)940–1140
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)19–25
136
Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,228
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,020
Avg Net Price
$16,025
Room & Board
$11,720
Total COA
$24,517
Median Debt
$21,983
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$11,736
$30,001–48,000
$12,541
$48,001–75,000
$15,419
$75,001–110,000
$21,551
$110,001+
$23,198
Pell Grant Rate: 40%
Federal Loan Rate: 46%
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Sticker Price$30,740
Estimated Net Price$16,025 (avg)
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Sam Houston State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
55%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,211
Retention Rate
75%
Median Debt
$21,983
Top Programs
Criminal Justice
21.8%
Business & Marketing
15.8%
Health Professions
12.5%
Education
7.3%
Psychology
6.0%
Communication
5.2%
Agriculture
5.1%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.7%
Engineering Technology
3.4%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
3.3%
Demographics
Men 37%Women 63%
White
46.2%
Black
17.4%
Hispanic
28.1%
Asian
2.1%
Two or More
3.4%
International
0.8%
Application Info
Deadlines
REA2026-07-01
App Fee (Domestic)$50
App Fee (International)$90
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.