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Sam Houston State University (SHSU)

1806 Ave J, Huntsville, TX 77340

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00360600
  • President: Dr. Dana L. Gibson
  • Fax: (936) 294-3758
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Remote Town
  • Student Enrollment: 17,291
  • College Alias: SHSU
  • College Mascot: Bearkats

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About
Sam Houston State University, located in Huntsville, Texas, was founded 1879. The school is named after Sam Houston, one of the state's founding fathers who made his home in Huntsville and was a student of Austin College, the buildings of which were used by Sam Houston State University after Austin College moved to Sherman, Texas. The school is one of the oldest public institutions west of the Mississippi, and is the third oldest in the state of Texas, and among the first to provide education specifically for teachers. Sam Houston State University has an annual enrollment of over 17,000 students a year and is a member of the Texas State University System which operates post-secondary education institutions throughout the state.

Academics
Sam Houston State University offers nearly 80 undergraduate programs, over 50 masters programs and 5 doctoral programs. Undergraduate programs typically take four years to complete, and provide an education in the major combined with general education courses. Students may also pursue minor degrees which allow for the study of a second field of interest or to augment one's major with a related education. Masters programs require one to have earned a bachelors degree and have separate admissions requirements and application and typically take between one and two years to complete. Doctoral programs will require successful completion of a master's program and will vary in length based on the program.

Majors offered include:


Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Sam Houston State University must meet the minimum requirements put forth by the school, including successful completion of a high school program (or equivalent) and the minimum required scores on either the ACT or SAT exams. Students must supply a completed application through the online system and provide transcripts and test scores. Once submitted, the application will be reviewed and a decision rendered regarding admission. Admitted students will be notified and be provided the information necessary to begin their academic career.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs at the federal and state level. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting student aid report (SAR) from which will be used to determine financial need, aid program eligibility, and monetary awards. Students may also apply for external scholarships awarded for a variety of reasons, including merit, cultural, or need. Financial aid must be reapplied for at the start of each academic year and students may be asked to provide additional documentation to ensure the SAR is accurate prior to the disbursement of funds.

Athletics
The Sam Houston State University Bearkats participate in intercollegiate athletics through the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I. Intercollegiate athletics provide students the opportunity to experience healthy competition in a controlled setting, allowing students to learn skills such as teamwork and discipline, and habits such as good health and punctuality. Students are encouraged to participate in such sports as the allow for the camaraderie that comes from the successes and failures that come with a group of individuals pursuing the same goal. Tryout dates, times and forms are available through the school's athletic department.

Athletic Programs:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball


In addition a number of intramural sports are available on campus, allowing students to compete against one another either individually or in teams. Intramural sports allow for friendly extracurricular activity and are considered a good way to meet other students on campus. Individuals may form a team or join an existing one, based on the event. An events calendar is available showing when such events take place and the student center provides onformation on how to participate.

*Not all of the programs above may be offered
 

Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - State Approved for Certification

  • ROTC

    • - Army

Website:

www.shsu.edu

Mission Statement

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.

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Governing System

  • Texas State University System

Accreditation

  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

  • Basic Classification
    • - Doctoral/Research Universities
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • - Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • - Doctoral, Professional Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • - Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • - Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • - Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Sam Houston State University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Agriculture Operations

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Agricultural Mechanization-7--
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Agriculture-2320-
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Animal Sciences-44--
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Horticultural Science-9--
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Agricultural Business-53--
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Architecture

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Interior Architecture-8--
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biology-738-
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Accounting-13428-
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Banking and Financial Support-7--
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Business Administration-6383-
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Business Economics-17--
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Commerce-302--
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Fashion Merchandising-26--
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Finance-8211-
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Human Resources-21--
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International Business-21--
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Management Information Systems-28--
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Marketing-96--
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Operations Management-6--
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Communication Technology

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Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects-12--
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Communications and Journalism

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Communications-295-
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Journalism-143--
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Public Relations----
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Radio and Television-1--
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Computer-2813-
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Computer and Information Systems Security--9-
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Education

 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctorMore Actions
Counseling and Guidance Services--447
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Curriculum and Instruction--47-
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Education Administration--9517
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Educational, Instructional and Curriculum Supervision--18-
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Physical Education--13-
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Reading Teacher Education--55
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Special Education Teaching--27-
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Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education--11-
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Engineering Technology

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Construction Engineering Technology-43--
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Drafting and Design-15--
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Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology-1--
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Industrial Technology-24-
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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature-8016-
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Family and Consumer Sciences

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Family and Consumer Sciences-21--
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Foodservice Administration and Management-6--
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Nutrition and Wellness Studies-16--
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Foreign Languages and Literature

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Spanish Language and Literature-17--
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Dietetics--12-
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Health Services-32--
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Music Therapy-9--
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History

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History-10419-
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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Biological and Physical Sciences-3--
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Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-393--
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Library Science

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Library Science, Librarianship--91-
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics-185-
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Statistics--5-
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Natural Resources and Conservation

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Environmental Science-1--
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Philosophy-6--
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry-184-
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Chemistry, Other-11--
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Geology and Earth Science-8--
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Physics-11--
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Psychology

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Clinical Psychology--16-
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Counseling Psychology--21-
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Psychology-1781-
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Public Administration and Social Services

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Public Administration--3-
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Recreation and Fitness Studies

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Health and Physical Education-143--
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Security and Protective Services

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Corrections, Other-15--
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Criminal Justice-47289
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Forensic Science--15-
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Law Enforcement Administration--25-
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Securities Services Administration and Management--12-
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Social Sciences

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Geography-17--
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Political Science-611-
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Sociology-352-
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Commercial and Advertising Art-17--
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Dance-193-
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Drama-32--
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Fine Studio Arts-12--
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Music-539-
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Music Performance-20--
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Photography-13--
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates SHSU accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into SHSU.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.shsu.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The SHSU admissions office phone number is (936) 294-1828. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.applytexas.org

Admissions Links

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $45.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • - Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • - Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • - Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4,1016,10710,208
Number Granted Admission (%)3,611 (88%)5,228 (86%)8,839 (87%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)830 (23%)1,239 (24%)2,069 (23%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,69682%
ACT ® Exam95646%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440540
SAT ® Math460560
SAT ® Writing--

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite1923
ACT ® English1723
ACT ® Math1824

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 17,291

    • - Undergraduate: 14,689

    - Graduate: 2,602

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 7,070

    - Female: 9,702

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 6,357

    - Female: 8,212

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 713

    - Female: 1,490

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 12,789

    - Part-Time: 3,983

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 12,223

    - Part-Time: 2,346

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 566

    - Part-Time: 1,637

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2902%
American Indian850.5%
Black2,61415%
Asian2391%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander80.05%
Hispanic2,64515%
White11,09064%
Unknown1610.9%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 181150.7%
Ages 18-193,87523%
Ages 20-214,81129%
Ages 22-244,09924%
Ages 25-291,80111%
Ages 30-347194%
Ages 35-394743%
Ages 40-495884%
Ages 50-652792%
Age Over 65110.07%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 73%
  • Part-Time Students: 42%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students50%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male46%
Female53%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien43%
American Indian50%
Black49%
Asian50%
Hispanic53%
White50%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less27%
5 Years45%
6 Years50%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Sam Houston State University, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://collegeforalltexans.com

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$7,736$7,457$7,851
$0 - $30,000$7,231$7,656$3,856
$30,000 - $48,000$7,644$7,079$7,137
$48,001 - $75,000$11,559$11,517$11,144
$75,001 - $110,000$14,669$13,655$12,984
More Than $110,000$15,423$15,063$11,483

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$5,972$5,704$5,394
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,972$5,704$5,394
Out of State Tuition and Fees$13,484$13,144$12,042
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,063

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$7,200$7,022$6,744
Other Expenses$3,522$3,644$3,548
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,446$8,016$7,764
Other Expenses$5,106$5,046$5,144
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$5,106$5,046$5,144

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$17,694$17,370$16,749
In-State$17,694$17,370$16,749
Out of State$25,206$24,810$23,397
Off Campus
In-District$20,524$19,766$19,365
In-State$20,524$19,766$19,365
Out of State$28,036$27,206$26,013
Off Campus with Family
In-District$12,078$11,750$11,601
In-State$12,078$11,750$11,601
Out of State$19,590$19,190$18,249

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The SHSU financial aid office phone number is (936) 294-1724. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

SHSU Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid1,80081%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid1,36862%$9,352
All Federal Grants93342%$5,236
Pell Grants93342%$4,464
Other Federal Grants79336%$908
State/Local Grants & Scholarships1,12651%$5,858
Institutional Grants & Scholarships34616%$3,792
All Student Loans1,19654%$5,585
Federal Student Loans1,17553%$5,261
Other Student Loans753%$6,638

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)6.8%6.8%6.6%
Number in Default222198206
Number in Repayment3,2422,9003,098

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Weapons Related11-
Drug Related292733
Liquor Related213084
Nearby Public Area
Weapons Related117
Drug Related121442
Liquor Related51716
Residence Hall
Drug Related17166
Liquor Related182674

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Forcible Rape1-6
Robbery--4
Aggravated Assault111
Burglary474
Vehicle Theft221
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape1-6
Aggravated Assault1-1
Burglary454

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Football Conference: Southland Conference
  • College Basketball Conference: Southland Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Southland Conference
  • College Track & Field Conference: Southland Conference

Student Aid Amounts for Athletes

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Total Aid$2,823,496$1,530,269$1,293,227
Ratio (%)100%54%46%

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes387238149
Unduplicated Athletes384236148
Baseball3535-
Basketball331815
All Track Combined985246
Football119119-
Golf271413
Soccer24-24
Softball20-20
Tennis8-8
Volleyball16-16
Bowling7-7

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$81,638$48,077
Assistant Coaches-$36,539$22,747

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches482523
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined1156
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches945
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Bowling1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,8441,635209
Faculty Status786616170
Tenured Faculty291291-
Graduate Assistants161-161
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service771601170
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial108108-
Other Professionals3803773
Technical and/or Paraprofessional58554936
Clerical And Secretarial21119021
Skilled Crafts5656-
Service and/or Maintenance1381353

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$69,416 (498)$73,696 (292)$63,349 (206)
Professor$87,268 (138)$89,588 (103)$80,440 (35)
Associate Professor$69,006 (152)$71,662 (87)$65,450 (65)
Assistant Professor$59,803 (172)$60,791 (90)$58,719 (82)
Instructor$54,720 (1)- (-)$54,720 (1)
Lecturer$48,471 (35)$48,822 (12)$48,288 (23)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$69,416 (498)$73,696 (292)$63,349 (206)
Professor$87,268 (138)$89,588 (103)$80,440 (35)
Associate Professor$69,006 (152)$71,662 (87)$65,450 (65)
Assistant Professor$59,803 (172)$60,791 (90)$58,719 (82)
Instructor$54,720 (1)- (-)$54,720 (1)
Lecturer$48,471 (35)$48,822 (12)$48,288 (23)
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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