Sam Houston State University
Founded 1879
President James Hurley (President)
Fees USD 9,900
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Sam Houston State University (SHSU) is a public university founded in 1879 in Huntsville, TX, enrolling 22,000 students. Nationally renowned for its College of Criminal Justice — the largest in the United States — its forensic science programs, and its proximity to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Colleges
- College of Criminal Justice — Largest criminal justice college in the US
- Forensic Science — Top programs co-located near TDCJ Huntsville
- Jennings A. Jones College of Business — AACSB-accredited
- College of Health Sciences — Nursing and allied health
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~74% | In-State Tuition: ~$9,900