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Be A Bearkat!
Welcome to Sam Houston State University, home of the Bearkats! Nestled in the region of East Texas known as the Piney Woods, Sam Houston State is surrounded by majestic pines, a national forest, lakes and rivers, and rolling hills.
Its motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its Huntsville roots. Located just an hour north of Houston, Sam Houston State, with its beautiful campus charm, has a Texas small town feel with large scale opportunities offering top-ranked degree programs.
Hear From Our Bearkats
Jordan Johnson
2021 Graduate
Mass Communication - Public Relations and Advertising
Ashley Wright
2017 Graduate
School Counseling, MEd
Francisco Peña Cardenas
2021 Graduate
Homeland Security
Want to hear from more Bearkats? Visit The College Tour page.
Pick Your Student Journey
Our university website is a great resource, but we want to make sure we answer all your questions.
Who can you contact with questions?
For assistance, support, and guidance with admissions, financial aid, degree discovery, and more, contact SHSU Admissions.
Phone: 936.294.1828
Email: admissions@shsu.edu
Find your admissions counselor
Address: 1903 University Avenue, Estill Bldg. Suite 112, Huntsville, TX 77341