Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University is one of the forty-three public 4-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in Huntsville town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 20,938 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,873 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,212 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 77%). Every year 51% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.
Sam Houston State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,472, and fees were $2,590. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $15,432 and $2,590 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students20,938 |
Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate77% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 14 | 80 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1925 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 08/12/2013 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
Admission
74%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1000 to 1140 |
ACT | 19 to 23 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Recommended |
Secondary school rank Required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $45 |
Graduates | $45 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $228/credit | |
In State Students | $228/credit | |
Out of State Students | $643/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $300/credit | |
In State Students | $300/credit | |
Out of State Students | $715/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $10,260 | $10,260 | $28,935 |
ADN | 70 | $15,960 | $15,960 | $45,010 |
BSN | 125 | $28,500 | $28,500 | $80,375 |
FNP | 50 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $35,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of Sam Houston State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 48% | $4,585 |
Other Federal Grant | -- | $1,227 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 57% | $6,003 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 9% | $5,682 |
Federal Student Loans | 63% | $5,889 |
Private Loans | 1% | $11,347 |
$11,742
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$10,140 |
$30,001 to $48,000$11,475 |
$48,001 to $75,000$13,478 |
$75,001 to $110,000$18,251 |
Over $110,000$19,086 |
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Student Population
18,416
Undergrads
2,522
Graduates
13,161
Women
7,777
Men
74%
Full-time
26%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
51% |
Hispanic |
23% |
Black/African American |
17% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.