Estimate Your Cost

Sam Houston State University (SHSU) consistently ranks as one of the nation’s best-value universities. With SHSU’s student/faculty ratio of 24:1, students benefit with quality faculty engagement resulting in an exceptional college experience. SHSU offers over 90 bachelor’s degree programs, more than 60 master’s degree programs, and 10 doctoral programs – there is a program for everyone. Earning your degree at SHSU gives you the advantage of obtaining your degree from one of the lowest in-state tuition rates of any four-year institution in the state. This makes SHSU one of the best values in Texas for earning a bachelor’s degree.

While costs vary from student to student, answering the questions below may assist with estimating your cost of attendance for one semester at SHSU. Please note: These estimations are for planning purposes only and do not reflect possible financial aid awards including scholarships, grants, or student loans. To learn more about financing an education, visit the SHSU Financial Aid and Scholarships website.

Student Status

Residency

Does the student qualify as a resident of the state of Texas? See admissions site for residency requirements. If so, that student would be considered a Texas Resident. Students not classified as a Texas Resident are considered to have Out of State or International Residency. How you're classified is important because it determines whether or not you pay out of state tuition or in-state tuition.

Type of Classes

Undergraduate college students are working towards a bachelor’s degree.

Graduate or Professional students are working toward an advance degree such as a masters or doctorate.

Will you be enrolled in any of these programs?

Master of Education in School Leadership program: The program fee is charged at the rate of $395.25 per semester credit hour summer 2021 and at the rate of $413.25 per credit hour beginning the farl 2021 semester. Additional information on the program is available on the School Leadership website.

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program: Total program cost for the two-year program is $44,000. The program costs are billed at $7000 a semester for each of the two years; fall, spring and summer. Each fall semester a $1000 Orientation fee will be charged in addition to the $7000 Program Fee. Program fee Subject to change Additional information on program costs is available.

Degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: The annual program fee for Texas Residents is set at $19,950 and for Non-Residents the fee is set at $21,950. In addition to the program fee, students will be subject to statutory tuition which is set at $6,550 for Texas Residents and $19,650 for Non-Residents per academic year. Additional charges for books and health insurance may be assessed at the time of registration. Information on the College of Osteopathic Medicine may be found on their website.

Expected Schedule

Class Type

How will you take your class hours?

In person classes are those taken face-to-face at one of our campus locations.

Online classes are those taken entirely over the internet and are labeled as an online class in the catalog. Online classes are not blended format and are different in the fact there is no face-to-face instruction.

Select both if you are taking a mix of face-to-face and online classes.

Semester
Credit Hours

Where will you take each of your credit hours?

Huntsville – face-to-face instruction on main campus.

The Woodlands – face-to-face instruction at The Woodlands Center, which includes (but not limited to) nursing and graduate courses.

Online classes are those taken entirely over the internet and are labeled as an online class in the catalog. Online classes are not blended format and are different in the fact there is no face-to-face instruction.

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Will you be enrolled in any of the following programs?

The following programs charge additional program-related fees. Select the appropriate box if you are majoring in one of the following programs. If you are not majoring in one of these programs or colleges you may skip this section. More about Additional Fees

The PGA Professional Golf Management fee is an annual fee. More about the PGA program.

Living Expenses

This is a cost estimator only and not an official residence hall, meal plan or parking selection. Students who are within nine months from graduating high school are required to live on campus and purchase a resident dining plan. Housing applications require a $200 deposit.

Housing

Students who are within nine months from graduating high school are required to live on campus and hold a resident dining plan. Students beyond nine months from graduating high school have the option to live on or off campus with or without a meal plan. More about Residence Life.

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Summer is made up of two sessions. The summer housing rate displayed is for one session. Students may elect to stay for two sessions which will double the rate displayed.

Parking

A parking permit is required to park on most SHSU campuses.

You must pay to park on at our Huntsville and College of Osteopathic Medicine campus. The Woodlands Center does not require a parking permit. More about Parking

Estimated Cost for 1 Semester

Fees are assessed at either a flat rate or based on the number of class hours taken. Mandatory fees include the Institutional Service, Intercollegiate Athletic, Student Service, Student Center, Medical, and Recreational Sports fee. Additional information on fees may be found on the Student Account Center/Cashiers Office website.

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Bearkat Bundle is our all-encompassing, convenient textbook rental program to provide undergraduate students with all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and electronic book versions before the first day of class! We encourage students to verify textbooks 7 days prior to class to ensure course material for the first day of class. We also understand this program may not meet the needs of every student. An opt-out option is available each semester if students do not wish to participate in the Bearkat Bundle program.

More Information about Bearkat Bundle
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Don't worry, Bearkats! Most students are eligible for financial aid, scholarships, and a payment plan. Contact the Financial Aid Department to learn more.
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As a Bearkat, you have access to world-class faculty, knowledgeable staff, and leading-edge facilities. SHSU is here to support you every step of the way! Check out the resources and action items below.

Subject to Change

All tuition and fees are correct as of date of print but are subject to change by action of the State Legislature or by the Board of Regents of The Texas State University System. Out-of-state tuition is calculated each year by the Coordinating Board.