Sam Houston State University

SHSU is the ideal place for students to balance outdoor activities with metropolitan excitement. Our campus is surrounded by a national forest with pine trees, lakes, rivers, and rolling hills, and is within a short drive to Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. With a student population of over 21,000 students and over 170 fields of study within both the undergraduate and graduate level, SHSU is a vibrant university that welcomes students from all over the world.

As you continue your search for the best U.S. university for you, we encourage you to consider the many benefits of a SHSU education, including smaller classes, personalized attention from faculty and staff, and affordable tuition with competitive scholarships to qualified students. Moreover, SHSU is continuously ranked among the top universities for social mobility in U.S. News & World Report.

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We look forward to further connecting with you on how SHSU can contribute towards your future success!

Contact Information:
Jamie Jackson, DSO
Global Engagement Center
International Graduate Student Advisor
Email: jfj006@shsu.edu