Sam Houston State University is an esteemed institution situated in Huntsville, TX, offering comprehensive degree pathways and strong career readiness.
- Admit rate
- 85%
- Accessible
- SAT middle 50%
- 1020–1220
- of admitted students
- Avg. net price
- $6,480
- per year, after grants
- Average GPA
- 3.35
- unweighted
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Half of admitted students scored between 1020 and 1220.
Popular majors
- College of Criminal Justice (Historic #1 in US)Social Sciences & Law
- Business Administration & ManagementBusiness, Finance & Econ
- Computer Information SystemsComputer Science & AI
- Health Sciences & NursingBiology, Health & Pre-Med
Highlights
- Nationally accredited academic coursework and experiential learning projects in College of Criminal Justice (Historic #1 in US)
- Active experiential learning programs including industry co-ops, field clinics, and corporate partnerships
- Engaged student body in Huntsville, TX with deep collegiate traditions, leadership programs, and service learning
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