Sam Houston State University
- Public
- Research university
Sam Houston State University: international tuition 23,810 USD per year, one-year total cost 41,790 USD, acceptance rate 90.3%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 69, Duolingo 100.
Getting in. The school admits 90.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 480–570, Math 450–550, ACT 17–24. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 69+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 41,790 USD, before any scholarship. 5 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/8. You apply through ApplyTexas. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Sam Houston State University?
International tuition is 23,810 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 41,790 USD.
What English scores does Sam Houston State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 69, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Sam Houston State University?
The acceptance rate is 90.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
The university lists one combined tuition-and-fees amount for the Non-Resident group, without separating the two parts.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
$1000 scholarship with in-state tuition rateIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Application method unclearSchool page
The page mentions a $1000 scholarship that gives in-state tuition, but states no criteria or who qualifies, so it is unclear.
Bearkat Transfer ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Only for transfer students, so not relevant to first-year applicants.
- First year only
Departmental/college scholarships (via Scholarships4Kats)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page says F-1 students may be eligible depending on availability, but gives no award type or specific criteria, so it is unclear.
Honors ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not state whether international students are eligible.
National Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
For National Merit Program finalists; the page does not address international students.
Deadline: NMSC selection by May 31 before first semester
Non-resident tuition waiver (competitive scholarship of $1,000+)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Application method unclearSchool page
Addressed to non-Texas residents; ISSS says international students with a $1000 scholarship get in-state tuition, but this is a tuition differential waiver, not a university-wide policy.
SHSU Local ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page only says seniors graduating from certain Texas counties are eligible; it never mentions international students or excludes them, so we cannot conclude they are barred.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Nov 1 priority
Smith-Hutson ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The page says the scholarship serves Texas high school graduates and Texas community college transfers, but it does not explicitly exclude international students, so no firm conclusion can be drawn.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Supplementary applicationRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Spring application deadlineApplicationabout61days
- Summer application deadlineApplication+212 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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