Sam Houston State University
About
Established in 1879, Sam Houston State University (SHSU) was the first teacher preparation institute in Texas! Today the college thrives with a rich legacy of preparing exceptional educators and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of students. SHSU offers a variety of programs including a bachelor’s degree in education and an alternative certification program. These specialized programs are accredited, recognized and award winning at the state and national level.
Programs
Program Info
Upcoming Deadlines
Deadlines
Program Start
Aug. 01, 2026
Fall
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship
$5,139
In State Tuition
$12,159
Out of State Tuition
$35
Application Fee
Ways to Lower Your Costs
Students at Sam Houston State University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Sam Houston State University to see if you can, too!
Loan Forgiveness
Teach Grant programs offer $4,000 per year for students majoring in high needs areas. To qualify, you must serve as a full-time teacher for at least four academic years at a low-income school.
For more information visit:Financial Aid Office
Certifications
Bilingual / Spanish
Biology 7-12
Dance 6-12
Elementary Education 4-8
Elementary Education Pre-K-6
English Language Arts / Social Studies 4-8
English Language Arts 4-8
English Language Arts 7-12
Family & Consumer Sciences 6-12
Gifted
Health Pre-K-12
History 7-12
Journalism 7-12
Mathematics / Science 4-8
Mathematics 4-8
Mathematics 7-12
Music Pre-K-12
Physical Education Pre-K-12
Physics / Science 6-12
Stats
Male
Female
7%
93%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
1%
1%
12%
19%
0%
62%
5%