Avg Earnings (5yr)
$45,337
Acceptance Rate
85%
Graduation Rate
56%
Annual Tuition
$9,228
At a Glance
Total Students
18,138
Retention Rate
75%
Faculty Ratio
20
Financial Aid
46%
Median Debt
$21,983
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
Sam Houston State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 85.4%. The university enrolls 18,138 students. The in-state tuition is $9,228. The university's retention rate is 75.4%, and its graduation rate is 55.6%.
One year after graduation, alumni earn $41,979, with earnings increasing to $45,337 after five years and $54,211 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $21,983. The university provides financial aid to 46.3% of students.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$42k
1 YEAR
$45k
5 YEARS
$54k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Sam Houston State University alumni earn a median salary of $41,979. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $45,337. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $54,211. The median debt for graduates is $21,983.
The university has an 85.4% acceptance rate and a 55.6% graduation rate. The retention rate is 75.4%. The in-state tuition is $9,228. 46.3% of students receive financial aid.
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