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Sam Houston State University Computer Science Programs

Sam Houston State University is a public institution located in Huntsville, TX. A Distant Town offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Sam Houston State University Rankings

SHSU is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#24 of 38	State — Texas
Overall Quality	#36 of 57	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#410 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Sam Houston State University?

Contact information for SHSU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1806 Ave J, Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone:	9362941111
Website:	www.shsu.edu/
Admissions:	www.shsu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.shsu.edu/dept/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into SHSU?

You can apply to SHSU online at: www.shsu.edu/admissions/apply-texas.html

SHSU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for SHSU

These are the things SHSU considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into SHSU?

SHSU has an acceptance rate of 90%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 21% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

52% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at SHSU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 570. Math scores were between 450 and 550.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 930 to 1120. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at SHSU ranged between 17 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at SHSU can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,966	5,257	88%
Women	11,213	10,249	91%

Can I Afford Sam Houston State University?

The average net price after aid at SHSU is $16,025. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,856
In-State Fees	$3,372
Out-of-State Tuition	$15,696
Out-of-State Fees	$3,372
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,228
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,068

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 19% of students at SHSU receive some form of financial aid (3,398 students).

Approximately 68% of students at SHSU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,724 per student.

41% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,603.

Student Loan Debt

46% of SHSU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,769 per year.

Sam Houston State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,886 students enrolled at SHSU. SHSU is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 18,138 undergraduate students at SHSU, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Sam Houston State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	399
Black or African American	3,246
Hispanic	5,260
White	8,035
American Indian/Alaska Native	126
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	18
Two or More Races	671
Non-Resident	126

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at SHSU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	3,220
Florida	6
Louisiana	3
New York	3
Utah	3

Additionally, approximately 0.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Sam Houston State University Graduate Student Diversity

3,224 of SHSU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at SHSU, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Sam Houston State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	286
Black or African American	380
Hispanic	812
White	1,499
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Two or More Races	64
Non-Resident	125

Online Learning at Sam Houston State University

SHSU delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

8,697 undergraduate students at SHSU took at least one online class — of those, 3,119 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 494 students took at least one online class and 1,471 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Sam Houston State University

The following computer science majors are available at SHSU, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	38	15	—	53
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	20	13	—	33

Academic Programs at Sam Houston State University

SHSU offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

SHSU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.