Sam Houston State University Application Process

• Application Portal Students can find the application form on the online portal of ApplyTexas.org Application (International).
• Application Fee: Non-refundable $75 (Fall 20, Spring, and Summer 21) and $90 (Fall 21 and after).
• Deadline: Fall semester- August 1, Spring semester- September 1, Summer semester- May 15
• SHSU has an acceptance rate of 79% and a retention rate of 77%. The overall graduation rate is 54%.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED (Undergraduate Admissions)-  Following documents shall be submitted by the applicant at the time of admission:

• Official transcript of the High School and the School/College (if attended) in a sealed envelope.
• If original documents are not in English then a translated copy of the documents shall be attached and delivered carefully.
• Scorecard of the English Proficiency Test taken. Following Tests are accepted:
• TOEFL: 79 iBT
• IELTS: 6.5 or higher
• SAT/ACT scorecard of the applicant must also be attached along with the required documents (SAT code: 6643, ACT code: 4162).

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED (Graduate Admissions)- Following documents shall be submitted by the applicant at the time of admission:

• • Internships (if required)
  • References (if applicable)
  • Application supplement (if applicable)
  • Portfolio/writing samples (if applicable)
  • Application questionnaire/form (if applicable)
  • Personal essay/statement of intent (if applicable)
  • Letter of Recommendation (if applicable)
  • Graduate Record Examination test scores (if applicable)
  • Interview/audition (if applicable)
  • Statement of Support from employer (if applicable)
  • Work experience (if applicable)
  • Prerequisite coursework (if applicable)
  • Resume (if applicable)
  • GRE/ Miller’s Analogy scores (if applicable)
  • Official GMAT score (at least 500)
  • English proficiency test scores (TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition- 79, IELTS- 6.5, Duolingo- 105)
  • ACT test scores (evidence-based reading/ writing & math)
  • SAT test scores
  • Third-party transcript translation and evaluation (NACES member agencies or SDR Educational Consultants)
  • All undergraduate degree/college official transcripts including final GPA, date of graduation and graduation plan

Sam Houston State University Alumni Network

More than 21,500 people call Sam Houston State University as their second home. ‘HERITAGE’ is the annual alumni magazine which is run by the Alumni Association of Sam Houston State University.

NOTABLE ALUMNI: Billy Gunn (Professional Wrestler), Katie Ross Clarke (Actress), Marcus Luttrell (U.S Navy Seal).

Sam Houston State University Placement

• Sam Houston State University provides excellent career guidance to the graduating batches each year through their career services.
• The university’s Handshake program aids graduating students in getting placed.
• Career days and fairs are held to bridge the gap between employers and students.
• The resume making guide and critiquing services offered by SHSU are helpful for first-time job applicants.
• SHSU’s corporate sponsors for the year 2022-23 were Fastenal, Global Shop Solutions, Buckeye, Walgreens and McCoy’s Building Supplies.
• One-third of internships provided by some of SHSU’s programs directly led to jobs in the assigned agencies, while others gained contacts to help start careers in their chosen fields.
• Median earnings of SHSU graduates 2 years after graduation is $37,400/ year.
• 93% of the graduates are employed by 2 years after graduation.