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About

History

For more than 139 years, SHSU has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, “The measure of a Life is Its Service,” resonates among its 21,500+ students and echoes across eight colleges and beyond its Huntsville roots.

Education

With over 90 bachelor's degree programs, more than 60 master’s degree programs and 10 doctoral programs, including the nation’s first PhD in Forensic Science, SHSU offers an exceptional college experience. SHSU continually strives to meet the needs of contemporary students, both traditional and online.

Research

The Sam Houston State University Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is committed to partnering with faculty and staff to promote, facilitate, and enhance scholarly activities through sponsored projects.

Career

An education from Sam Houston State University prepares graduates to be a vital part of the world. It gives them the theoretical and practical knowledge to understand and solve challenges. It equips them with the experience and confidence to become effective leaders. It develops in them a heart for service to their communities.

University Ranking

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2023

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2022

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2021

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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

More rankings and student reviews

Services

Student services

Locate funding opportunities, collaborators & resources
Enhance quality of proposals submitted for external funding
Develop proposals for submission
Assist with budget development
Negotiate contracts with sponsors
Support intellectual property disclosures and assists with the
commercialization
Protect faculty, staff, students and participants during their research
Develop publicity

Housing services

All 26 of our residence halls and apartments provide economical and convenient living for students. We house approximately 3300 Bearkats, providing one of the widest varieties of living options in this region of the country.

Library services

The Newton Gresham Library serves the research needs of the Sam Houston State University community. The library holds over 1.3 million books, bound periodicals, and government documents and a variety of formats, including multimedia, digital collections, microforms, microfiche, phonograph records, videotape, and newspapers.

Medical services

The Student Health Center, located at the corner of Avenue J and Bearkat Boulevard, provides comprehensive routine health services and education to currently enrolled students.

Accreditation

Sam Houston State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.

Sam Houston State University Scholarships

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Below you will find scholarships for Sam Houston State University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.