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Sam Houston State University, also known as SHSU or Sam, is a public university located in Huntsville, Texas. It was founded year 1879 and is named after one of Texas' founding fathers, Sam Houston. SHSU is a part of the Texas State University System and it enrolls more than 15,000 students annually. The campus covers 272 acres.
SHSU offers more than 75 undergraduate degree programs, over 45 master’s program and several doctoral programs. The academic departments and programs are organized into five colleges, which are:
The athletics teams of SHSU are known as the BearKats.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to drama and performing arts and security and law enforcement.
Sam Houston State University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 540. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 460 or more.
Sam Houston State University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 16,496 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
1806 Ave J
Huntsville, TX 77340
General Phone: (936) 294-1111
http://www.shsu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 737 | interdisciplinary studies, English, political science, history, library science, Spanish language, sociology, geography, ... |
| Business and Management | 720 | business, business management, accounting, marketing, finance, international business, human resources, fashion merchandising, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 500 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice, forensic science, security services management |
| Education and Teaching | 314 | educational administration, curriculum and instruction, educational supervision, special ed, reading teaching, physical education teaching, health teaching, school counseling |
| Therapy and Counseling | 248 | psychology, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology, music therapy |
| Media | 137 | journalism, radio and television, public relations, advertising, animation and special effects |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 125 | health and physical education, dietitian |
| Science | 95 | biology, geology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, physics, chemistry courses |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 75 | agricultural operations, agriculture, agricultural mechanization |
| Music | 60 | music, music performance, conducting |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 60 | dance, drama |
| Animal Science and Care | 54 | animal science |
| Engineering Technician | 51 | construction engineering tech, drafting, electronics tech, industrial tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 44 | health service and sciences |
| Family and Social Work | 44 | family and consumer science, food and nutrition, public administration, foodservice management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 40 | commercial art, photography |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 33 | computer and info science, computer security |
| Mathematics | 31 | mathematics, statistics |
| Architecture and Planning | 18 | interior architecture |
| Fine Arts | 17 | fine arts |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 11 | horticultural science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Sam Houston State University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,695 | 63 |
| Master's degree | 696 | 37 |
| Doctor's degree | 28 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Sam Houston State University had a total enrollment of 16,496 students (14,955 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Sam Houston State University offers campus housing for 3,235 of its 14,955 (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. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,256 | 4,926 | 53% | 2,143 | 44% |
| Men | 3,781 | 1,991 | 53% | 879 | 44% |
| Women | 5,475 | 2,935 | 54% | 1,264 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
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 | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 45% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,910 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,340 |
| Room and board | $ 6,046 |
| Room charge | $ 3,254 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,792 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,038 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,468 |
Financial Aid:
Sam Houston State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 360600)
Sam Houston State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 163 | 86 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 115 | 87 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 52 | 74 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 105 | $86,290 | 23 | $77,905 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 71 | $68,495 | 66 | $63,888 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 102 | $57,403 | 82 | $55,046 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 18 | $47,744 | 28 | $43,322 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 296 | $69,723 | 201 | $58,887 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southland Conference |
| Basketball | Southland Conference |
| Baseball | Southland Conference |
| Track | Southland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 171 | 119 | 290 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Track | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 72 | 82 |
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
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
Computer and Information Systems Security
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, 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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
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 and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
Securities Services Administration/Management
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 security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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