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Founded in 1879, Sam Houston State University. is a Public college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 17,902 full time undergraduate students, and 2,575 full time graduate students.
The Sam Houston State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 21:1. There are 735 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Sam Houston State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Admissions at SHSU are considered Selective, with ,109% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 22 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
84% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 45% were in the top quarter, and 15% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Sam Houston State University.
253 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.
194 Students rated off-campus housing 3.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
283 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 16 % gave the school a 5.0.
290 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.
290 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.
289 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.
290 Students rated local services 3.7 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.
291 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.
180 Students rated Sam Houston State University
I enjoy the beautiful campus and its long history in Texas. The students are welcoming and kind, and the professor are fairly chill. The bookstore is a bit pricey but bundles are available if needed. Clubs are always being displayed and offered, along with many events! A very exciting atmosphere for those who enjoy a bit of partying.
Sam Houston State Unviersity is a fantastic school! We have the best forensics program in the state and we are proud of it! I have only been at Sam for one year and I am in love with this campus! We have activities on campus almost every day, a multitude of interesting classes to take, and some very talented and kind professors. Here at Sam, our campus is big but our school spirit is even bigger! The only downside of Sam is that there are not many things to do around town and the closest decent mall is in Conroe.
I am a new student to the school. My parents and I have conducted several visits to the school. What we've seen and experienced thus has been impressive.
My opinion on Sam Houston is it’s perfect I believe this will be the perfect school for me to graduate with my degree for nursing here. The staff are wonderful, and very helpful. There’s a lot of fun clubs, activities to do while attending here.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Sam Houston State University is 71%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to never get overwhelmed and to just breathe whenever things are getting tough. My first semester of college had many moments of worrying and sometimes just pure panic. Moving to a new town was definitely scary, but when I finally relaxed and adapted to the change I discovered many new friends that were there for me. Starting college classes was intimidating, but when I took deep breaths through all the exams and the essays I found out that I was capable of a 4.00 GPA. So, if I could go back to my high school self I would say to just "Pause, relax, and breathe" and things will work out.
Well its pretty simple, they don't have a men's varsity soccer team. They just have club soccer which isn't that big. But it would be much better if they had a real big soccer program at this university.
A couple of my classmates and I really enjoy this great experience were having at Sam Houston State University. It's fun attending here because you get to meet alot of new people from all over the world. I'm glad that im a proud Bearkat.
The best thing about my school is the openness, yet compactness, of the campus and the safe feeling you get when you walk around, regardless of the time. Also, the friendliness and availablity that the professors make themselves available to their students is very efficient and helpful if you fall behind in class, have questions about grades, or even need their personal opinions.
Friendly, fun, inexpensive and educational.
On campus, Friendly/ Responsive Faculty and students. It is very easy to make friends in almost all classes. It is nice that it is a small town and everything is close by. The prices are amazing and very college friendly: movies are $3 before 6pm and bowling is $6. The campus is a beautiful and classes are never too far to walk.
My university is best known for its amazing criminal justice degree program and its fantastic teaching certification program. Underneath the surface though, Sam Houston State University has a strength in almost all of the majors that they offer. Its English Department ranks in the top markings in the state and provides great professors, many with backgrounds in writing and literature from personal experience. The Art Department is very well rounded as well, providing students with a strong background in many unique forms of artwork.
I wish I had enrolled in this school before attending a private math and science college up north. This school has the quality of a private university with the state college cost, and the professors here have more background and experience than that joke of a forty thousand dollar a year institution I transfered out of. Given the experience of a typical state university, students have more leeway to explore what they want to study from chemistry to literature.
A person that is not willing to get involved should not attend this school. We are very involveled with our community and with so many organizations it is hard to not be involved. Also most students that go to sam houston are known for having southern manners and being respectful and do not take kidly to rude, dishonest people.
Anyone who wants to learn and experience new things should come to this school. Every professor and faculty member genuinely wants each student to succeed and walk away with a great deal of knowledge. The campus is located in a slightly small town, so any person who is used to the big city should prepare themselves for a culture shock. This is nothing to be scared of though. The town is still fun and the people are very friendly and welcoming. Overall, I have enjoyed my time here and I am looking forward for the next couple years.
One of the most frustrating things, but also most beneficial for keeping in shape, at my school are its hills.
It is one of the best Educator Preparation Programs that are available. I have talked to numerous potential employers and all of them said Sam Houston has sent them wonderful teachers and they would consider Sam Houston State University graduate applicants above all else.
It is easy to get to know your professor or teacher at sam.
School is is just right in size. Many classes have 48 students or less in them. Some larger.
The students at Sam Houston State University are of all types. Like all colleges, there are the frat guys and sorority girls, the hard-core athletes, the study-buddies, and of course the country folk. Despite the many differences between the students in these various stereotypes, we all manage to come together and bond over our Bearkat pride! At any student event, it is not uncommon to see a preppy cheerleader sitting next to a scrawny guy with glasses, right beside a hipster in skinny jeans and a beanie. Everyone here at Sam Houston State is so accepting of each other that it is impossible not to find a group or two that are tailored to fit you.
Being away from home and getting used to the increased workload of the classes.
No. Although there will be people drinking. It is not necessary to drink to enjoy the party.
No. If you need to phone home olnce a day that is fine. Over time you will find some days you will not phone home and over time you will probably end up phoning home only a 3 or 4 times a week. But once a day is not too much especailly when you are away from home for the first time.
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All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
92% of students attending Sam Houston State University receive some sort of financial aid. 48% were awarded federal grants. While 60% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
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