Your Future Is What You Make It

Whether you’re coming back to finish your degree or just beginning your college journey, Sam Houston State University offers the programs, resources, and community to help you succeed.

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Study at one of our three convenient campuses or learn on your terms with online and hybrid options.

From academic advising and tutoring to a dedicated center for first-generation students, we’re here for you.

Access coaches, networking events, career fairs, and job search tools at SHSU’s Career Success Center.

“As I pursued my degree, I continued to add things to my major and expand my interests through the exceptional education I got at Sam. I was able to attend conferences and present my work. I honestly don’t believe I’d be where I am today if I didn’t go to Sam. Had I gone to another school, I probably would have gotten lost in the woods.”

Dr. Katelyn Bruno | SHSU Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, 2011

For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students like you for meaningful lives of achievement. From professors who know you by name to a campus culture built on engagement and service, we’re here to help you rise to greater.

We offer programs for every path in life, from business and health to forensic science and arts and media. This includes more than 90 bachelor’s degree programs and more than 60 master’s degree programs.

Most Bearkats receive financial aid or scholarships, making a college education affordable and accessible.

As a Hispanic-Serving Institution where roughly 50% are first-generation students, you’ll belong here.