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Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Sam Houston State University

59 Bachelor's Degrees
#868 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how SHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.

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Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Degrees Available at SHSU

SHSU Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Rankings

The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #868 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities list. It is also ranked #53 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools 297
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools 868

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities from SHSU Cost?

$9,228 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

SHSU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SHSU paid an average of $652 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $244 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $5,856 $15,648
Fees $3,372 $3,372
Books and Supplies $1,380 $1,380
On Campus Room and Board $11,720 $11,720
On Campus Other Expenses $3,866 $3,866

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SHSU Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 59 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SHSU, about 36% were men and 64% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 14
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 37
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does SHSU Offer an Online BA in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities?

If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that SHSU offers online option in its liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SHSU Online Learning page.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Student Diversity at SHSU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors at Sam Houston State University.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 59

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Journalism 213
Social Sciences 149
History 110
English Language & Literature 80
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 28

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