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The main campus of Sam Houston State University is in Huntsville, Texas (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public school. Sam Houston State University offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to agricultural science and management and security and law enforcement.
Sam Houston State University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 440 to 550. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 450 or more.
Sam Houston State University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 15,357 enrolled students.
Student athletes at Sam Houston State University belong to the Southland Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Sam Houston State University is a multicultural institution whose mission is to provide excellence by continually improving quality education, scholarship, and service to its students and to appropriate regional, state, national, and international constituencies."
More complete details are provided below.
Sam Houston State University
1803 Ave I
Huntsville, TX 77341
General Phone: (936) 294-1111
Admissions Phone: (936) 294-1828
Financial Aid Phone: (936) 294-1724
http://www.shsu.edu/
Sam Houston State University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 723 | business, business management, accounting, marketing, finance, MIS, international business, fashion merchandising, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 576 | interdisciplinary studies, English, history, library science, political science, sociology, speech and rhetoric, French language, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 349 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration, forensic science, corrections and criminal justice, corrections, criminal justice and police |
| Therapy And Counseling | 233 | psychology, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, music therapy, school psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 229 | educational administration, health teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 112 | agricultural operations, agriculture, agricultural mechanization |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 102 | health and physical education |
| Media | 100 | radio and television, journalism, advertising, animation and special effects, public relations |
| Science | 60 | biology, chemistry, chemistry courses, geology, biological and physical sciences, physics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 58 | commercial art, photography, printmaking, drawing |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 44 | dance, drama |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | construction engineering tech, drafting, electronics tech, industrial tech, manufacturing tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 31 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 31 | family and consumer science, food and nutrition, foodservice management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer and info science |
| Music | 20 | musicology, conducting, music, music history and theory, music theory and composition, music performance |
| Architecture And Planning | 19 | interior architecture |
| Animal Science And Care | 15 | animal science |
| Fine Arts | 14 | fine arts, sculpture, painting, metal and jewelry, ceramics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 3 | statistics, mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | horticultural science |
Number of programs and degrees for Sam Houston State University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,197 | 73 |
| Master's degree | 555 | 55 |
| Doctor's degree | 29 | 4 |
In 2005, Sam Houston State University had a total enrollment of 15,357 students (13,245 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Sam Houston State University offers campus housing for 3,469 of its 13,245 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Huntsville, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,307 | 4,718 | 75% | 2,216 | 47% |
| Men | 2,635 | 1,916 | 73% | 910 | 47% |
| Women | 3,672 | 2,802 | 76% | 1,306 | 47% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 62% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (936) 294-1828
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,592 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,872 |
| Room and board | $ 5,100 |
| Room charge | $ 2,560 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,176 |
| Books and supplies | $ 741 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,171 |
Financial Aid:
Sam Houston State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 360600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (936) 294-1724
Sam Houston State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $62,936 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $37,746 | 4 | $44,868 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $40,411 | 7 | $52,611 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 90 | $75,020 | 23 | $71,394 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 70 | $60,295 | 41 | $57,829 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 57 | $54,512 | 63 | $47,116 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 13 | $37,933 | 19 | $38,661 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 230 | $63,360 | 148 | $52,751 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | short term | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | short term | 25 | $11,848 | 34 | $12,249 |
| All faculty total | short term | 27 | $13,514 | 36 | $13,065 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southland Conference |
| Basketball | Southland Conference |
| Baseball | Southland Conference |
| Track | Southland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 170 | 101 | 271 |
| Football | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Track | 26 | 25 | 51 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 62 | 72 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Conducting
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Drawing
Photography
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sam Houston State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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Agricultural Science And Management
Security And Law Enforcement
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