Paying for Sam Houston State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,228 2.99%	$19,020 1.43%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$8,954 3.32%	$16,298 1.80%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Sam Houston State University (Sam Houston State) are $9,228 for Texas residents and $19,020 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2023 at Sam Houston State.

77% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,466. It could cover 44.51% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,728 for Texas residents and $27,520 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Sam Houston State's 4-year tuition is $38,159 for Texas residents and $77,257 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $111,319 for Texas residents and $150,418 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Sam Houston State University is $9,228 for Texas residents and $19,020 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.99% for Texas residents and increased by 1.43% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Sam Houston State is $9,504 for Texas residents and $19,292 for out-of-state students, a 1.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Sam Houston State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,960	$18,752	$14,774
2023-2024	$9,228	$19,020	$15,586
Change % 2023-2024	2.99%	1.43%	5.50%
2024-2025	$9,504	$19,292	$16,443

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $8,954 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $16,298. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Sam Houston State is $9,252 for Texas residents and $16,591 for out-of-state students , a 1.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Sam Houston State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,666	$16,010	$14,774
2023-2024	$8,954	$16,298	$15,586
Change % 2023-2024	3.32%	1.80%	5.50%
2024-2025	$9,252	$16,591	$16,443

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Sam Houston State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $244 for Texas residents and $652 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $320 for Texas residents and $728 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$244	$652
	2023-2024	$244	$652
	2024-2025	$244	$652
Graduate	2022-2023	$320	$728
	2023-2024	$320	$728
	2024-2025	$320	$728

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,586. The Living costs increased by 5.50% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Sam Houston State's 2024 on-campus COA is $26,194 for state residents and $35,986 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,194 for state residents and $35,986 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Sam Houston State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,228
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$19,020
Room & Board	$11,720	$11,720
Personal Expenses	$3,866	$3,866
Books & Supplies	$1,380
COA (In-State)	$26,194	$26,194
COA (Out-of-State)	$35,986	$35,986

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Sam Houston State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Sam Houston State is $38,159 for Texas residents and $77,257 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Sam Houston State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Sam Houston State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,351	$9,476	$9,602	$9,730	$38,159
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,137	$19,255	$19,373	$19,492	$77,257
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,476	$9,602	$9,730	$9,860	$38,667
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,255	$19,373	$19,492	$19,612	$77,732
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,602	$9,730	$9,860	$9,991	$39,183
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,373	$19,492	$19,612	$19,733	$78,211
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,730	$9,860	$9,991	$10,124	$39,705
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$19,492	$19,612	$19,733	$19,854	$78,692
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,860	$9,991	$10,124	$10,259	$40,234
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$19,612	$19,733	$19,854	$19,976	$79,176

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $111,319 for Texas residents and $150,418 for out-of-state students.

Sam Houston State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$26,830	$27,483	$28,157	$28,849	$111,319
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$36,616	$37,263	$37,928	$38,612	$150,418
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,483	$28,157	$28,849	$29,562	$114,052
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$37,263	$37,928	$38,612	$39,315	$153,117
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,157	$28,849	$29,562	$30,296	$116,864
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$37,928	$38,612	$39,315	$40,038	$155,892
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,849	$29,562	$30,296	$31,052	$119,759
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$38,612	$39,315	$40,038	$40,782	$158,746
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,562	$30,296	$31,052	$31,829	$122,739
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$39,315	$40,038	$40,782	$41,547	$161,681

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 77% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $77,455 for Texas residents and $116,554 for out-of-state students.

Sam Houston State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$18,364	$19,017	$19,691	$20,383	$77,455
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$28,150	$28,797	$29,462	$30,146	$116,554
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$19,017	$19,691	$20,383	$21,096	$80,188
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$28,797	$29,462	$30,146	$30,849	$119,253
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$19,691	$20,383	$21,096	$21,830	$83,000
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$29,462	$30,146	$30,849	$31,572	$122,028
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$20,383	$21,096	$21,830	$22,586	$85,895
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$30,146	$30,849	$31,572	$32,316	$124,882
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$21,096	$21,830	$22,586	$23,363	$88,875
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,849	$31,572	$32,316	$33,081	$127,817

	In-State	Out-of-State
Sam Houston State University	$9,228	$19,020
Lamar University	$8,904	$18,696
Houston Christian University	$38,100
McNeese State University	$8,460	$9,960
Nicholls State University	$8,173	$9,266
University of the Incarnate Word	$35,660