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Sam Houston State University (SHSU)
- 1803 Ave I
- Huntsville, TX 77341
- OPEID College Code: 00360600
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- General Phone: (936) 294-1111
- President: James F. Gaertner
- Website: www.shsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 16,496
- College Alias: SHSU
- College Mascot: Bearkats
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SHSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- 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 Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.shsu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,267 | 4,339 | 7,606 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,939 (59%) | 2,754 (63%) | 4,693 (62%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 933 (48%) | 1,275 (46%) | 2,208 (47%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,884 | 85% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,011 | 46% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 420 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 540 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 22 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SHSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 62%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 50% | 30% | 33% | 24% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,870 | $3,594 | $3,004 | $619 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Number in Default | 154 | 117 | 116 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,295 | 2,788 | 2,156 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,416 | $5,056 | $4,592 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,756 | $13,306 | $12,872 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,016 | $972 | $741 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,046 | $5,598 | $5,100 |
| Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,257 | $3,171 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,868 | $14,883 | $13,604 |
| Out of State | $24,208 | $23,133 | $21,884 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,432 | $6,028 | $5,333 |
| Out of State | $14,772 | $14,278 | $13,613 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,432 | $6,028 | $5,333 |
| Out of State | $14,772 | $14,278 | $13,613 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 16,496 Undergraduate: 14,160 Graduate: 2,336
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,832 Female: 9,664
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,095 Female: 8,065
- Graduate Gender Male: 737 Female: 1,599
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,457 Part-Time: 4,039
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 11,891 Part-Time: 2,269
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 566 Part-Time: 1,770
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 227 | 1% |
| American Indian | 112 | 0.7% |
| Black | 2,255 | 14% |
| Asian | 212 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2,031 | 12% |
| White | 11,656 | 71% |
| Unknown | 3 | 0.02% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 77 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,924 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,604 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,893 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,787 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 736 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 509 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 636 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 259 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.04% |
| Age Uknown | 64 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,628 | 1,407 | 221 |
| Faculty Status | 789 | 592 | 197 |
| Tenured Faculty | 252 | 252 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 129 | - | 129 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 774 | 578 | 196 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 76 | 76 | - |
| Other Professionals | 378 | 370 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 400 | 383 | 17 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 200 | 187 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 54 | 54 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 117 | 114 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,426 (498) | $67,790 (288) | $57,440 (210) |
| Professor | $82,014 (128) | $83,639 (102) | $75,639 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $64,683 (133) | $66,358 (75) | $62,519 (58) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,065 (181) | $56,005 (90) | $54,136 (91) |
| Instructor | $49,410 (2) | - (-) | $49,410 (2) |
| Lecturer | $44,810 (54) | $46,434 (21) | $43,776 (33) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,426 (498) | $67,790 (288) | $57,440 (210) |
| Professor | $82,014 (128) | $83,639 (102) | $75,639 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $64,683 (133) | $66,358 (75) | $62,519 (58) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,065 (181) | $56,005 (90) | $54,136 (91) |
| Instructor | $49,410 (2) | - (-) | $49,410 (2) |
| Lecturer | $44,810 (54) | $46,434 (21) | $43,776 (33) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,429,240 | $1,384,266 | $1,044,974 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 328 | 197 | 131 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 328 | 197 | 131 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 13 | 17 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 76 | 38 | 38 |
| Football | 101 | 101 | - |
| Golf | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Soccer | 25 | - | 25 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 8 | - | 8 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $64,722 | $42,134 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $30,621 | $16,139 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 46 | 24 | 22 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 40% |
| Female | 46% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 46% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| White | 44% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 22 | 14 |
| Liquor Related | 55 | 53 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 10 | 9 |
| Liquor Related | 53 | 48 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 5 |
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