Hey everyone! I'm a junior and I'm really interested in Sam Houston State University. Does anyone here have any insight into their admission requirements? How competitive is it to get in? Thanks!
Sam Houston State University (SHSU) in Huntsville, Texas, has a moderately selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate around 85%. It's not extremely competitive, but it's essential to meet their admissions requirements. Here's an overview of what you need to know to apply to SHSU:
Academic Requirements: SHSU admits students based on the applicant's high school class rank and/or standardized test scores (SAT/ACT). For the 2024-2025 application cycle, SHSU is test-optional, meaning you can apply without submitting SAT or ACT scores, but submitting them could help if you have a strong test performance.
- Class Rank: If you're in the top 10% of your high school graduating class, you are eligible for automatic admission to SHSU. If you're not in the top 10 %, your eligibility will depend on your GPA and test scores, if submitted.
- Grades & Test Scores: If you aren't in the top 10% of your high school graduating class you will need to be admitted based on your grades and test scores. The standards are as follows:
- If your high school GPA is 3.5+ you will receive automatic admission regardless if you submit test scores.
- If your GPA is between 3.0-3.49, you will receive automatic admission if you score at least 1010 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT.
- If your GPA is between 2.5-2.99, you will receive automatic admission if you score at least 1110 on the SAT or 22 on the ACT.
- If your GPA is between 2.25-2.49, you will receive automatic admission if you score at least 1210 on the SAT or 25 on the ACT.
- If your GPA and test scores fall outside of these cutoffs you can be considered for admission by holistic review.
While SHSU is not very selective, it's important to review these admission requirements and strive to meet or exceed them to improve your chances of acceptance. Good luck with your application!
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