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$9,228
per year
In-State Tuition
85%
Acceptance Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate
Sam Houston State University is a public four-year institution in Huntsville, TX. Programs offered include Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Psychology, Nursing and Kinesiology.
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27 of 27 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Sam Houston State University places on CLEP credit
As a Texas public institution, the university is required by Texas Education Code 51.968(b) to accept CLEP credit. The statute sets no minimum score and no credit amount, so the scores and credits shown are the university's own.
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Healthcare & Medicine
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Agriculture & Environment
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
4
Men’s teams
7
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Bowling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
SHSU freshman scholarships are competitive through Scholarships4Kats (priority date Nov 1); Honors awards of $40,000-$80,000 need a 1320+ SAT or 29+ ACT.
SHSU National Merit Scholarship
Automatic$10,000 per year
Renewable
Name SHSU as first college choice with NMSC by May 31 and complete the National Merit application in Scholarships4Kats.
For National Merit Finalists only; $40,000 total over four years.
Bowers Honors Scholarship
Competitive$80,000 total
Renewable: Remain in good standing with Honors: 3.25 SHSU GPA, full-time enrollment, honors progress and required events; research track and thesis
Submit the Honors College application by the March 1 scholarship priority deadline; eligible applicants are interviewed.
Limited number. $10,000 a semester, totaling $80,000 over four years. Requires a 1350 SAT or 30 ACT; candidates are evaluated on leadership, service and achievements and may get a second interview. Honors housing required the first year.
Honors Scholarship
Competitive$40,000 total
Renewable: Remain in good standing with Honors: 3.25 SHSU GPA, full-time enrollment, honors progress and required events
Submit the Honors College application by the March 1 scholarship priority deadline; eligible applicants are interviewed.
Limited number. $5,000 a semester, totaling $40,000 over four years. Requires a 1320 SAT or 29 ACT; candidates are evaluated on leadership, service and achievements and interviewed. Honors housing required the first year.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,474
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$54,211
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,983
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
Conditions Sam Houston State University places on CLEP credit
As a Texas public institution, the university is required by Texas Education Code 51.968(b) to accept CLEP credit. The statute sets no minimum score and no credit amount, so the scores and credits shown are the university's own.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Huntsville, Texas
Walker County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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