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Is SHSU a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$113,723 Avg Total Cost

Sam Houston State University Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a SHSU degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the SHSU annual value report below.

Above Average Value Nationwide

Top 25% National Value
Top 30% National Quality
Good Price

Sam Houston State University is ranked #511 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Sam Houston State University is a good value according to College Factual's value analysis. It is priced competitively based on the quality of the education provided.

National Value Ranking  511 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  77.20 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $113,723 for a SHSU Degree

The average SHSU student's degree will cost an estimated $113,723. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $25,328 and a typical 4.49 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$25,328
Average Years to Graduate4.49
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$113,723

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average SHSU net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on SHSU cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$73,317 In-State With Aid
$135,751 Avg Cost No Aid
4.49 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how SHSU value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$135,751#0F
All Students$113,723#511B+
Only Students Receiving Aid$102,870#618B
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$106,197#F
All Students$84,170#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$73,317#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Texas.

About 88% of SHSU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what SHSU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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