Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas
Sam Houston State University is a public college in Huntsville, Texas, and has been named to the Best 100 Online Colleges and Best Colleges for Adults award lists. Its online program features 10 online degree options. The part-time student body is 3,791 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $13,158 and the per-credit hour charge is $244. The school offers weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.shsu.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Online degrees:No
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:No
- Online library services:No
- Remedial services:Yes
- Master's degrees:No
- Post-master's certificates:No
- Doctorate Degrees:No
Demographics
Part-time students
3,791 undergrads
- Full-time undergrad students:15,020
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:3,047
- Pell Grant students:7,642
- Online and distance education undergrad students:2,705
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Part-time students20%
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Students over 25 years old16%
Cost
In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$244
In-district tuition and fees
$8,736
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Online & Distance Programs
Online/Distance degrees offered
10 degrees
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services(1)
- Library Science(1)
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions(2)
- Construction Trades(1)
- Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)
- History(2)
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Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:63%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:31%
Military & Veteran
Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
496 students
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
- Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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