University of Houston-Victoria
Victoria, Texas
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas
NAMED FOR TEXAS’S greatest hero, Sam Houston State University (SHSU) honors its historical roots through academic excellence. For more than 140 years, SHSU has prepared students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” resonates among its more than 21,000 students and eight colleges, as well as beyond its Huntsville roots.
With SHSU’s array of recognized academic programs, student support services, volunteer opportunities, and more, Bearkats are not only well prepared to think and respond to the workforce needs of a rapidly changing world. They stand ready to serve their community.
U.S. News & World Report ranks SHSU second in Texas among “Top Performers on Social Mobility.” From medical and doctoral degrees, undergraduate to graduate programs—including the nation’s first doctorate in forensic science—SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student.
Since 2021, Bearkat Athletics have competed in seventeen NCAA Division I sports in the Western Athletic Conference, and in 2023, they joined Conference USA. The conference move requires a two-year NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision transition to be completed by fall 2024.
By The Numbers
Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | N/A |
| Median composite SAT score | 1045 |
| Median ACT score | 20 |
| Undergraduate Enrollment | 18,170 |
| Students on Financial Aid | 61% |
Fees
| In-State Tuition | $379 per hour |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $787 per hour |
| Room and Board | $7,001+ |
Demographics
| African American Students | 17% |
| Asian American Students | 2% |
| Hispanic Students | 27% |
| International Students | 1% |
| Male/Female Ratio | 37/63 |
Campus Life
| Greek System | Yes |
| Freshman Living on Campus | |
| Freshmen Who Return | 74% |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Full-Time Faculty | 701 |
Other
| Graduation in Four Years | 34% |
| Graduation Overall | 57% |
| Alumni Who Give $ to School | 4% |
