SHSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,960

Cost of attendance at Sam Houston State University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,752

Cost of attendance at Sam Houston State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Sam Houston State University was $14,287. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at SHSU

SHSU net price calculator

$14,287

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average	$10,664
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of SHSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,287	$383 (3%)	$11,499	$12,258	$15,116	$20,803	$22,296
2021	$13,904	$849 (7%)	$11,210	$12,289	$14,927	$19,747	$21,338
2020	$13,055	$539 (4%)	$10,561	$11,634	$14,832	$19,531	$21,077
2019	$12,516	$774 (7%)	$9,861	$10,794	$13,982	$18,116	$19,019
2018	$11,742	$623 (5%)	$10,140	$11,475	$13,478	$18,251	$19,086
2017	$12,365	$493 (4%)	$9,997	$11,568	$14,726	$18,391	$19,877
2016	$11,872	$612 (5%)	$11,833	$10,538	$13,271	$17,622	$18,728
2015	$11,260	$376 (3%)	$10,651	$10,093	$13,934	$17,473	$18,412
2014	$11,636	--	$11,096	$10,251	$14,262	$17,081	$17,467

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Sam Houston State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,612	$960 (4%)	$8,960	$14,272	$1,380
2021	$23,652	$326 (1%)	$8,736	$13,536	$1,380
2020	$23,326	$778 (3%)	$8,536	$13,418	$1,372
2019	$22,548	$846 (4%)	$8,296	$13,252	$1,000
2018	$21,702	$424 (2%)	$8,062	$12,544	$1,096
2017	$21,278	$32	$7,762	$12,516	$1,000
2016	$21,310	$324 (2%)	$7,618	$12,568	$1,124
2015	$20,986	$272 (1%)	$7,294	$12,568	$1,124
2014	$20,714	$770 (4%)	$7,022	$12,568	$1,124
2013	$21,484	--	$6,608	$13,768	$1,108

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does SHSU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,398 dormitories available to its students at $5,918 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at SHSU is $658 per month.
Does SHSU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at SHSU for one academic year is $4,650, which works out to $517 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: SHSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,380.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, SHSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,866

If living off-campus, with family: $3,866

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,866
How much is SHSU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: SHSU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Sam Houston State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$244	$320
For out-of-state students	$652	$728

Housing and Meal

Sam Houston State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Sam Houston State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,650	$5,918	N/A	99	3,398
2021	$4,290	$5,760	N/A	99	3,470
2020	$4,160	$5,392	N/A	99	3,677
2019	$4,050	$5,336	N/A	99	3,875
2018	$3,940	$5,238	N/A	99	3,877
2017	$3,860	$5,126	N/A	0	3,197
2016	$3,780	$4,896	N/A	0	3,296

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Sam Houston State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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