Sam Houston State University

Your chances at Sam Houston State University

Enter a score to see whether Sam Houston State University is a reach, target or likely school for you.

A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.

Application deadlines

Sam Houston State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision

July 28, 2027

The application fee is $50 ($90 for international applicants), and Sam Houston State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Sam Houston State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Sam Houston State University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Sam Houston State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $26,194 in-state and $35,986 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $14,556 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

• $0–30k$11,736
• $30–48k$12,541
• $48–75k$15,419
• $75–110k$21,551
• $110k+$23,198