Under 3% of the students at Sam Houston State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $24,612 | $34,404 |
| Tuition | $8,960 | $18,752 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $10,406 | $10,406 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Transportation & Other | $3,866 | $3,866 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 92% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 48% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 25% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 60% |
Sam Houston State University's Admissions Page
In 2020, 77% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 480 | 490 |
| 75th Percentile | 550 | 570 |
In 2020, 32% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 18 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 23 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
| Business/Commerce, General |
| Psychology, General |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology |