Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 930 and 1120 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 21
Popular programs at Sam Houston State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 838 | |
| 2 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 296 | |
| 3 | Business/Commerce, General. | 263 | |
| 4 | Psychology, General. | 243 | |
| 5 | Communication and Media Studies. | 186 | |
| 6 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 154 | |
| 7 | Biology, General. | 129 | |
| 8 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 125 | |
| 9 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 124 | |
| 10 | Animal Sciences. | 123 | |
| 11 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 123 | |
| 12 | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 106 | |
| 13 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 93 | |
| 14 | Accounting and Related Services. | 86 | |
| 15 | Marketing. | 84 | |
| 16 | Public Health. | 83 | |
| 17 | History. | 82 | |
| 18 | Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | 69 | |
| 19 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 59 | |
| 20 | Graphic Communications. | 53 |
Showing top 20 of 60 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Sam Houston State University?
Sam Houston State University has an acceptance rate of 90% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Sam Houston State University?
Admitted students at Sam Houston State University typically score between 930 and 1120 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Sam Houston State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Sam Houston State University is approximately $16,404 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Sam Houston State University?
4-year graduation rate data for Sam Houston State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
