by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University came in at $9,228 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $19,068. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees were $3,372 in-state and $3,372 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
| Total | $9,228 | $19,068 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Sam Houston State University charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Sam Houston State University costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Sam Houston State University lands right around the average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Sam Houston State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Sam Houston State University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| One Year Ago | $5,856 | $15,648 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,856 | $15,696 |
This chart shows the way tuition at SHSU has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 0.3%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $19,126 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 1.00%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $9,320. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.56%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $19,174.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,320 | $19,174 |
| In 2 Years | $9,412 | $19,281 |
| In 3 Years | $9,505 | $19,389 |
| In 4 Years | $9,599 | $19,497 |
| In 5 Years | $9,694 | $19,606 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $77,341, or close to $37,836 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Sam Houston State University, go to the Sam Houston State University Financial Aid page.
