Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXPublicRank 520 of 1,732Traditional rank 360 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,736 |
| $30–48k | $12,541 |
| $48–75k | $15,419 |
| $75–110k | $21,551 |
| $110k+ | $23,198 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $8,960 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $9,228 |
| Change | $268 (+3.0%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $19,020 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $11,720 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| Fall 2025 resident charges, one semester (15 credits) | $5,757 |
| Fall 2018, same basis | $5,097 |
| Change, 2018 to 2025 | +12.9% |
Source: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Tuition and Fees Data – Universities 2018-2025, reportcenter.highered.texas.gov.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +11.2% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 55% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 75% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 44% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 51% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,485 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $2,371 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Woman's University | $9,678 | $2,638 |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | $9,608 | $1,553 |
| Midwestern State University | $10,415 | $2,291 |
| Texas Southern University | $9,437 | $2,151 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $10,530 | $2,413 |
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