Sam Houston State University - Education facility details

College overview for Sam Houston State University

Kind of university is public institution, founded 1879, no religious affiliation. The academic calendar is organized as semester and has 13,013 students capacity. It is located in a rural setting and its endowment is 26,311,897.The admission fee estimate is US Dollars 35 and the application deadline is august 1. See Extra Curriculars details for Sam Houston State University This college is deemed selective and expenses is estimated $ 4,928 in-state, 13,178 out-of-state while room is USD 5,598. For grants (as detailed in Students loans without cosigner) use the provided contact info to inquire Sam Houston State University about available grants that may be available.

Student Services at Sam Houston State University

The standard services provided are placement service, health service. Remedial services offered are reading, math, writing, study skills. This university offers counseling on: minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological.

The career services offered counseling are: on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other

Library and special facilities of Sam Houston State University

This university does have a library, and is member of a library consortia. Provides 2,461,625 books.The current number of serial subscriptions is: 4,771. Has 146 microforms, audiovisuals and data unknown eBooks.

Technology focus and facilities in Sam Houston State University

This faculty does not require a computer course to be undertaken, and a computer is not required. There are 700 computer available for students.It does offer Internet access and it does not provide e-mail addresses.Computers available in: computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center. Sam Houston State University does provide wireless connections.

The recommended operating system is Microsoft.The percentage of hosting units owned by university for Web access is 100%. Students are allowed have personal web pages and there is an online registration system. Security services offered on the Campus are: late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Campus Life and University Housing for Sam Houston State University

The percentage of undergrads that live in college-owned houses is 26%. The % of male undergrads that live in Fraternities is 11.4%. The percentage of female undergrads staying at Sororities is 5.5%.

The school does offer students housing. And the amount of students living in college-owned housing is 26%. Housing is available for all unmarried students. The Campus does provide assistance if housing is unavailable. The types of available housings are coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, sorority housing, fraternity housing, apartment for single students.

The university owns 35 buildings The amount of housing units that have a sprinkler system is 31%. Among buildings, 100% have fire alarms. In total 100% have high speed internet access. The total campus size is 211 acres.

Transportation (distances in miles) to Sam Houston State University

  • Nearest airport to Sam Houston State University: Houston, Texas (60), College Station, Texas (60)
  • Closest train station to Sam Houston State University: Houston, Texas (60)
  • Nearest bus station to Sam Houston State University: Huntsville, Texas (3)


Public transportation does not serve the campus. Students are not allowed to have cars in the campus.

Student Employment, Reserve Officers Training Corps as well as Rules at Sam Houston State University

The university does provide jobs and the percent of undergraduates that worked on campus in 2005/2006 is 8%, the average wage was 3,700 and freshmen are discouraged from working during their first term.

Army ROTC: Offered on campus, Navy ROTC: Not offered, Air Force ROTC: Not offered.

Legal alcohol is not permitted on campus.Other policies: class attendance policies set by individual instructors.

Campus most popular events: Spring Fling; Welcome Week; Homecoming; Parents Weekend; The Sammy's; Leadership Challenge. For more sport informations visit the site of Sam Houston State University. You may also explore other faculty in Texas as the available data varies for each college.

Sam Houston State University address:
1803 Avenue I
Huntsville, TX 77341

Website: http://www.shsu.edu
Email: admissions@shsu.edu




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