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Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University
Box 2418
Huntsville, TX 77341-2418

Official telephone: (936) 294-1111

Fax number: (936) 294-1465
Website: www.shsu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Trevor Thorn,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 936 294-1828
866 BEARKAT (toll free)
936 294-3758 (fax)
admissions@shsu.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $45
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
One of the following required: rank in top quarter of secondary school class, or minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 960 (composite ACT score of 20) and rank in second quarter of secondary school class, or minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1060 (composite ACT score of 23) and rank in third quarter of secondary school class; rank in fourth quarter of secondary school class considered by review only.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II not used
School's test preference: no preference
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 2 recommended
History: 2 required, 2 recommended
Lab: 1 required, 1 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 1 required, 1 recommended
Academic electives: 5 required, 5 recommended
Other: 1 required, 1 recommended
Total: 21 required, 21 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: Personal Review of Educational Potential for applicants not normally admissible.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: no
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 94%
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 24
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 67%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 39%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 9,290
Number of applicants offered admission: 6,762 (73%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,637 (39%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 2%
Room deposit amount: $200, partially refundable until May 20.
Admission may be deferred: no

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