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Sam Houston State University, also referred to as SHSU and Sam, is a public, coeducational university located in Huntsville, Texas. It was established on April 21, 1879, as Sam Houston Normal Institute. In 1923 the institution was renamed to Sam Houston State Teachers College. It 1965 it was renamed to Sam Houston State Colleg. Finally, in 1969, it was renamed to its present moniker.
Sam Houston State University has the following colleges:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business Administration
- College of Criminal Justice
- College of Education
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
The University's athletic teams are called the Sam Houston State Bearkats. The official mascot is a Bearkat. The University sponsors football, track and field, and basketball.
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Campus Location1806 Ave J
Huntsville, TX 77340
USA
Main Tel: (936) 294-1111
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Sam Houston State University HighlightsWhere Sam Houston State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, nutrition and exercise therapy, business and management, agricultural science and management, music, drama and performing arts, and photography and commercial art.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 2,695 | 63 | | Master | 696 | 37 | | Doctorale | 28 | 4 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Sam Houston State University was 16,496 in 2007-2008 (14,955 full-time equivalent). About 41% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 59% of the class. Undergrads are 84% of enrolled students and graduate students are 16%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,910 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,340 | | Room | $ 3,254 | | Board | $ 2,792 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,038 | | Other | $ 3,468 |
Financial Aid: Sam Houston State University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 249 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 202 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 126 |
Housing and MealsSam Houston State University provides on-campus housing for 3,235 of its 14,955 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Sam Houston State University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Sam Houston State University is in the Southland Conference for major sports. Sam Houston State University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 171 male students received the aid (men were 59% of those receiving aid) and 119 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 41% of students receiving such aid) .
Sam Houston State University Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 53% | | Women | 54% | | All | 53% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 450-540 | | Math | 460-560 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (75 awarded) - Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural Mechanization
- Agriculture
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (54 awarded) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (18 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (720 awarded) - Accounting
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (33 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Systems Security
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (60 awarded) - Dance
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (314 awarded) - Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Health Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (51 awarded) - Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (44 awarded) - Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Public Administration
FINE ARTS (17 awarded) LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (11 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (737 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- History
- Library Science/Librarianship
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS (31 awarded) MEDIA (137 awarded) - Advertising
- Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Journalism
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (44 awarded) - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
MUSIC (60 awarded) - Conducting
- Music Performance
- Music
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (125 awarded) - Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
- Health and Physical Education
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (40 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
- Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (3 awarded) SCIENCE (95 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (500 awarded) - Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Securities Services Administration/Management
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (248 awarded) - Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
- School Psychology
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