Sam Houston State, founded in 1879, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences and Criminal Justice. Its 2,143-acre campus, marked by the classic antebellum architecture of Austin Hall, is located in Huntsville, 70 miles from Houston.
Quick Facts
- School Type:
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4-year; Public
- Campus Setting:
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Suburb/Town
- Total Enrollment:
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14,894
- Incoming Freshman:
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2,827
- Religious Affiliation:
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No Religious Affiliation
- Applicants Admitted:
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79%
- Application Deadline:
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August 1
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- Highest Degree Offered:
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Doctorate
Location
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