Sam Houston State University

    Huntsville, TX · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    930–1120
    Median ~1030
    Acceptance rate
    90%
    Enrollment
    17,743
    ACT middle 50%
    17–24

    What the numbers say about SHSU

    • The reported middle 50% spans 190 points, from 930 to 1120. A planning score near or above 1160 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 530 Reading and Writing and 510 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 90% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 55% completion rate and $54,211 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1030 SAT scorePlan for a 1200Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $9,228
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $19,068
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $54,211
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    55%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 930 and 1120. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1160 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1120 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1030 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 930 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to SHSU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of Houston-DowntownHouston, TX940–111090%
    University of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA950–114052%
    The University of Texas Permian BasinOdessa, TX910–113095%
    Shepherd UniversityShepherdstown, WV880–114097%
    University of Hawaii at HiloHilo, HI950–118061%
    Adrian CollegeAdrian, MI870–114073%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for SHSU?

    Sam Houston State University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 930–1120, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1160 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is SHSU's acceptance rate?

    Sam Houston State University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 90%.

    How much does it cost to attend SHSU?

    In-state tuition is approximately $9,228 and out-of-state is approximately $19,068. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is SHSU test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Sam Houston State University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.shsu.edu

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