Tuition & net price

How much does Sam Houston State University cost?

Published tuition is $9,228 in-state and $19,068 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $25,505 a year. After aid, families pay between $12,474 and $24,101 depending on income.

In-state tuition$9,228before aid
Out-of-state$19,068before aid
Lowest net price$12,474families under $30k
Highest net price$24,101families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $12,474 49%
$30,001–$48,000 $13,389 52%
$48,001–$75,000 $15,540 61%
$75,001–$110,000 $21,366 84%
Over $110,000 $24,101 94%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
41%
Take federal loans
46%
Typical repayment
$233/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Texas.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Lamar University $8,905 $18,745 $22,254 $7,568
Texas Woman's University $8,640 $18,480 $22,234 $9,948
The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley $9,987 $19,827 $16,830 $3,785
Angelo State University $8,460 $18,300 $23,441 $12,008
Tarleton State University $8,302 $18,142 $24,100 $15,574
Sul Ross State University $7,592 $17,672 $24,529 $11,110

Sam Houston State University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at Sam Houston State University?
Published tuition is $9,228 for in-state students and $19,068 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does Sam Houston State University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $12,474 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $24,101.
What is the total cost of attendance at Sam Houston State University?
$25,505 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is Sam Houston State University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $54,211 ten years after starting, against $21,983 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.