Sam Houston State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Sam Houston State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Sam Houston State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Sam Houston State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Sam Houston State accepted 85% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 17,582 people applied and 15,014 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Sam Houston State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 22% ended up enrolling at Sam Houston State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Sam Houston State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Sam Houston State considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Sam Houston State University?
Grades
12% of freshmen who attended Sam Houston State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 35% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Sam Houston State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Sam Houston State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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