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Applying to Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX : Info & How-To

Are you considering applying to Sam Houston State University? This institution situated in Huntsville, TX, USA is known for being less selective in comparison to other colleges across the country.

Basic Info on Applications and Admissions

SAT/ACT Scores as an Admission Factor?	Required
Advanced Placement Credits Accepted?	Yes
Application Undergraduate Fee	$50
Admissions Website	www.shsu.edu/admissions
Online Appliation Website	www.shsu.edu/admissions/apply-texas.html

What You Need to Know Before Applying

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Less Selective
Applications Accepted	92%

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Is It Hard to Get Into SHSU?

Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 92%, SHSU has a fairly liberal admissions policy. However, don't just assume you'll get in! Put together a good application and make sure you include all requested documents and materials.

Average Test Scores

About 77% 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 490 and 570. Math scores were between 480 and 550.

SHSU received ACT scores from 32% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 18 and 23.

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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