Sam Houston State University College Portrait

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Students
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Admissions
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College Costs & Financial Aid
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Classes and Campus Life
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Student Experiences
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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	17,527

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	14,921

Women	8,489	57%
Men	6,432	43%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	58	<1%
Asian	173	1%
African American / Black	2,442	16%
Hispanic	2,510	17%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	12	<1%
White	9,146	61%
Two or More Races	143	1%
International	164	1%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	273	2%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do SHSU undergraduates call home?

Texas	98%
Other US States & Territories	1%
Other Countries	1%

How old are SHSU undergraduates?
Average Age	22
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	16%