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Sam Houston State University Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does Sam Houston State University Incoming Class Look Like?

Assess your admission prospects at Sam Houston State University by studying the statistics from their latest freshman classes.

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What Admissions Stats Mean to You

Sam Houston State University Admission Statistics can help you to understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): How Many Students Get Accepted?

Open Admissions No
Selectivity of College Less Selective
Acceptance Rate 97%

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Applicant Total 11,556
Accepted 11,161
Enrolled 2,758

What’s the Male/Female Breakdown When it Comes to Admissions?

Applicants: Men - Women  34 to 66
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Accepted: Men - Women  34 to 66
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Enrolled: Men - Women  35 to 65
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Average Test Scores

About 57% of students accepted to SHSU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 570. Math scores were between 470 and 550.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Sam Houston State University  ( 480 to 570 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Sam Houston State University  ( 470 to 550 )
200
800

SHSU received ACT scores from 16% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 18 and 23.

ACT Composite Scores for Sam Houston State University  ( 18 to 23 )
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36

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