Get Sam Houston State University Application

Any person who desires to apply for undergraduate admission to the University may do so by accessing the Office of Admissions website. Please direct questions regarding the application process to the Office of Admissions by phone (936) 294-1828 or e-mail Admissions.

Complete an online application and pay the $50 non-refundable application fee. Alternatively, you may pay later by mailing a check (address below) or pay through the SHSU Self Service Center.

Requirements: Receive a hard copy of a document titled "Tuition Waiver to Public Colleges and Universities" from your high school. Email your document to cshforms@shsu.edu.

Admission Requirements GPA (4.0 scale)ACTNo Test Scores (Test Optional)3.5 - 4.017automatic admission3.0 - 3.4919automatic admission2.5 - 2.9922holistic review2.25- 2.4925holistic review

To provide adequate time to process application materials, all materials must be received before August 1 for fall admission, December 1 for spring admission, and May 15 for summer admission.

To provide adequate time to process application materials, all materials must be received before August 1 for fall admission, December 1 for spring admission, and May 15 for summer admission.

Average GPA: 3.29 (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. This school did not officially report its average GPA, but we've estimated it here using data from over 1,000 schools.) With a GPA of 3.29, Sam Houston State University accepts below-average students.

Official high school transcript showing GPA or official GED certificate with GED scores. If the student is home schooled, a notarized copy of the transcript must be provided. Upon graduation, applicants must provide a final official transcript showing final GPA and date of graduation.