Sam Houston State University
Named for Sam Houston, Texas’ greatest hero, Sam Houston State University (SHSU) continually strives to honor its roots through academic excellence. For more than 140 years, SHSU has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. It’s motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” resonates among its more than 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its Huntsville roots.
Accepts first-year applicationsSouthwestPublicSuburbanLarge (15,000+)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Thank you for choosing SHSU! After you submit your application, look for an email from Admissions with details about how to set up your Student Portal. You will use this account to track your application status and admission decision.
Transfer
Thank you for choosing SHSU! After you submit your application, look for an email from Admissions with details about how to set up your Student Portal. You will use this account to track your application status and admission decision.
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Visit us
Choosing a university is not just an academic decision, it's personal. Sam Houston State University is a great institution and while there are many ways to learn why, the best way is to visit campus and SeeSAM for yourself! In addition to campus visits, Saturday@SAM hosted each October and once again in the spring is designed to supply answers to all of your questions and provide you with a sample of what Sam Houston has to offer.