Sam Houston State University VERIFIED · federal data

Texas (Southwest) · 17,743 undergrads · ~37 avg class size · 17:1 student-faculty · $19,068/yr sticker

public Tier 5

Texas public nationally known for its criminal justice program.

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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.

90.3%

most recent reported cycle

3.0–3.7

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

930–1120

middle 50% admitted SAT score

17–24

middle 50% admitted ACT score

$54K

Federal data — 10 yrs after college entry, all majors combined

≈ 1.9 years of post-grad earnings cover 4 yrs of attendance

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Entry

$54K

10-year

Median graduate earnings · 1.9 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost.
From federal College Scorecard data.

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Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.

Oil & gas engineering jobs in Houston, 90 minutes away, strong employer pipeline
Texas public school teaching pipeline, especially STEM, chronic shortages mean easier hiring
Mid-tier accounting roles with Big 4 regional offices in Dallas and Houston
Criminal justice to Texas state prison system and local law enforcement, solid placement
Supply chain roles with logistics firms in Houston port corridor, decent but competitive market

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