First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | August 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: shsu.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Sam Houston State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | ||
| Physics 1 | 3 | ||
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ||
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ||
| Psychology | 3 | ||
| Statistics | 3 | ||
| Computer Science A | 4 | ||
| Macroeconomics | 3 |
Show all 26 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | ||
| Physics 1 | 3 | ||
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ||
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ||
| Psychology | 3 | ||
| Statistics | 3 | ||
| Computer Science A | 4 | ||
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ||
| Microeconomics | 3 | ||
| World History: Modern | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Physics 2 | 3 | ||
| Human Geography | 3 | ||
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | ||
| Art History | 3 | ||
| African American Studies | 3 | ||
| Art--General, Studio, Drawing, Design, etc. (review of portfolio required) | 3 | ||
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | ||
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | ||
| Government and Politics, United States | 3 | ||
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | ||
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | ||
| Latin | 4 | ||
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | ||
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | ||
| Precalculus | 4 |
Source: shsu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 731 |
| Psychology | 329 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 320 |
| Business/Commerce | 252 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 147 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 136 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 120 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 106 |
Show the other 64 majors
| Animal Sciences | 103 |
| Accounting | 99 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 85 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 77 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 73 |
| History | 72 |
| Finance | 71 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 70 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 69 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 69 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 63 |
| Music | 56 |
| Business Administration and Management | 52 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 51 |
| Public Health | 48 |
| Political Science and Government | 43 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 41 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 40 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 38 |
| English Language and Literature | 38 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 38 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 31 |
| Dance | 30 |
| Homeland Security | 30 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 29 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 26 |
| Sociology | 25 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 25 |
| Computer Software Technology/Technician | 25 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 22 |
| Management Information Systems | 21 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 21 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 20 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 18 |
| Geography | 17 |
| Mathematics | 17 |
| Radio and Television | 17 |
| Musical Theatre | 16 |
| Environmental Science | 16 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 15 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 15 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 14 |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 13 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 13 |
| Graphic Design | 13 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 12 |
| Interior Design | 12 |
| Chemistry | 11 |
| Agriculture | 10 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 9 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 9 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 5 |
| Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 5 |
| Agricultural Communication/Journalism | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 4 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Photography | 3 |
| Health and Wellness | 3 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Conference USA
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Conference USA
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Bowling, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
BYX, Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity
Also
Honors college, Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
7% of men in fraternities · 6% of women in sororities · 6% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2025–26)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), valormovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Huntsville, TX
83,722 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Easterwood Field (CLL)
Nearest hub airport
George Bush Intcntl/Houston (IAH)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.7 of 20
Elevation
438 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
39°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
96 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,130 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Prairie View A & M University50 mi
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- University of St Thomas68 mi
- Rice University69 mi
- Texas Southern University70 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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