by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 18,811 undergraduates in 2020, SHSU is a very large, public university located in Huntsville, Texas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, SHSU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by SHSU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our SHSU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit SHSU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", SHSU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit SHSU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our SHSU for Veterans Guide.
SHSU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
SHSU has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 18,811 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 15,020 (79.8%). Part-time attendance was 3,791 (20.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 15,020 | 3,791 | 18,811 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, SHSU is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank SHSU #1422 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at SHSU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the SHSU Diversity Guide.
SHSU has a total of 382 student athletes, 235 men and 147 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Sam Houston State University Athletics