Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas
Sam Houston State University is a public college in Huntsville, Texas and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: West, and Best Colleges for Adults award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 12 online degree options and 3,480 online students. The part-time student body is 6,713 students, which represents 20% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $13,632 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $244. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.shsu.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:No
Demographics
- Full-time undergrad students:14,573
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:2,969
- Pell Grant students:7,288
- Online and distance education undergrad students:3,480
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Part-time students20%
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Students over 25 years old16%
Cost
Online & Distance Programs
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
- Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(3)
- Social Sciences(2)
- Health Professions and Related Programs(2)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
- History(1)
Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:58%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:34%
Military & Veteran
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:No