By the numbers

Undergraduate Enrollment	16,416
In-state Tuition (per semester hour, unless noted)	$134
Out-of-state Tuition (per semester hour, unless noted)	$412
Yearly Room and Board	$5,001-7,000
% of Students on Financial Aid	64
Median ACT	21.1
% of African American Students	14
% of Asian American Students	1
% of Hispanic Students	12
% of International Students	1
Student/Teacher Ratio	20:1
Number of Full-time Faculty	568
Student Male/Female Ratio	41/59
Greek System?	Yes
% of Students Who Live on Campus?	20
% of Students Who Graduate in Four Years	21
% Who Graduate Overall	N/A
% of Freshmen Who Return	70
% Of Alumni Who Give $$ to School	8.2

Sam Houston State University

Team Name:

Bearkats

Address:

1806 Avenue J
Huntsville, TX 77341

Web:

shsu.edu

Phone:

866-Bearkat

Undergraduate Enrollment

16,416

Points of Distinction

Originally founded as a teacher’s college and still known for its education program
Proximity to Houston facilitates job opportunities, entertainment, and sports activities
For freshmen, only one year of on-campus residence is required

Nearly 14,000 undergraduates attend Sam Houston State University, which is named for the legendary statesman and leader of the Texas War of Independence. Its undergraduate curriculum offers 79 degree programs. Originally founded as a teacher’s college, SHSU—or Sam, as it’s known to students—continues to earn high praise for its education program. Many students choose majors in the arts and sciences, and business is in demand as well. Sam’s location in Huntsville and its proximity to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and state prison are advantageous for the university’s well-regarded criminal justice program.

The sprawling 272-acre campus includes 32 residence halls that house approximately one fourth of the student body. Freshmen spend their first year on campus; for upperclassmen, there are separate facilities available for honor students and even a hall for those committed to healthy living. An expanded wireless campus mall area brings students outdoors. Sam’s diverse student body, made up of ranchbred Texans, city sophisticates, and international students, pursues a variety of extracurricular options. More than 100 student organizations are registered with the university, and they cover just about every special interest, from the Abstract Book Club to a rodeo program. Student athletes compete on NCAA Division I teams or on recreational sports teams. Off campus, students head to Huntsville State Park, which is just four miles away, or hang out at Kaldi’s Coffee and Sandwiches on nearby Sam Houston Avenue.