Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University is a public four-year institution located in Huntsville, Texas, in a distant town setting. The university enrolls 23,907 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 52.50 out of 100. The completion rate is 55% (IPEDS 2023) and the retention rate is 75% (IPEDS 2023).

Sam Houston State University offers a broad range of applied and technical programs at both associate and bachelor's degree levels. Associate-level offerings include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer Software Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics and Special Effects, Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Bachelor's-level programs include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance and Athletic Training/Trainer.

Located in Huntsville, TX, approximately 70 miles north of Houston, Sam Houston State University serves one of the larger student populations in the Texas University System. Its wide array of technology, health, and engineering programs positions it as a key provider of applied higher education in the Sam Houston Piney Woods region.