How much does it cost to attend SHSU?
Estimate your SHSU charges using the Cost Calculator.
What is Cost of Attendance?
Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated cost to attend Sam Houston State University. COA includes estimated tuition and fees and basic living expenses for an academic year (Fall/Spring and/or Summer term). These costs are an average estimate and include the following expenses:
- Tuition and Fees*
- The average cost of tuition and fees for a typical student is based on 30 credit hours per year (15 hours in fall and 15 hours in spring). The actual cost may vary depending on a student’s degree or certificate program.
- Room and Meals
- On Campus* – The cost of living and dining on campus. These costs vary and are available through Residence Life.
- Off Campus^ – A reasonable cost estimate for living off campus in Huntsville, TX while attending school. Actual costs may vary because of student housing choices and circumstances.
- Books and Supplies^
- A student’s average cost for books and supplies over an entire academic year (Fall/Spring and/or Summer terms).
- Travel^
- Includes transportation costs to and from home, class and work.
- Personal and Miscellaneous Expenses^
- Items not included in room and meals.
*Included in SHSU Account Balance
^Not included in SHSU Account Balance
A students costs may vary depending on the following:
- Number of credit hours
- Residency (Texas Resident or non-Texas resident)
- Room and meal choices
- Degree plan
- Personal expenses
- Spending habits
Average Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate
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Full-Time Undergraduate Student Cost of Attendance* |
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Non-Resident
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| Tuition and Fees | $11,370 | $23,610 |
| Food and Housing | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Transportation | $2,004 | $2,004 |
| Misc./ Personal | $1,792 | $1,792 |
| Loan Fees | $70 | $70 |
| Total Budget | $28,336 | $40,576 |
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Revised 03/15/23 - subject to change
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Three-Quarter-Time Undergraduate Student Cost of Attendance* |
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Resident
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Non-Resident
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| Tuition and Fees | $7,782 | $15,942 |
| Food and Housing | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| Transportation | $2,004 | $2,004 |
| Misc./ Personal | $1,792 | $1,792 |
| Loan Fees | $70 | $70 |
| Total Budget | $24,288 | $32,448 |
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Revised 03/15/23 - subject to change
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Half-Time Undergraduate Student Cost of Attendance* |
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Resident
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Non-Resident
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| Tuition and Fees | $5,612 | $11,324 |
| Food and Housing | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $644 | $644 |
| Transportation | $2,004 | $2,004 |
| Misc./ Personal | $1,792 | $1,792 |
| Loan Fees | $70 | $70 |
| Total Budget | $21,842 | $27,554 |
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Revised 03/15/23 - subject to change
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* Sample COA - Please see your Banner Self-Service for your specific amounts.
Graduate
* Sample COA - Please see your Banner Self-Service for your specific amounts.
Osteopathic Medical
- Year 1 Cost of Attendance
Program Fee $55,000 Books and Supplies (Including Diagnostic Equipment) $4,500 Room and Board $12,500 Transportation $2,750 Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses (Includes health insurance) $8,460 Loan Fees $2,198 TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $85,408 - Year 2 Cost of Attendance
Program Fee $55,000 Books and Supplies (Including Diagnostic Equipment) $600 Room and Board $12,500 Transportation (Includes travel to boards) $2,750 Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses (Includes health insurance and National Boards) $8,460 Loan Fees $2,051 TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $81,361 - Year 3 Cost of Attendance
Program Fee $55,000 Books and Supplies (Including Diagnostic Equipment) $600 Room and Board $14,440 Transportation (Includes travel to boards) $6,215 Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses (Includes health insurance) $10,435 Loan Fees $1,963 TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $88,653 - Year 4 Cost of Attendance
Program Fee $55,000 Books and Supplies (Including Diagnostic Equipment) $600 Room and Board $13,240 Transportation (Includes travel to boards) $9,004 Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses (Includes health insurance) $8,460 Loan Fees $2,205 TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE $88,509