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山姆 Houston Statue on SHSU Huntsville campus in front of Austin Hall

山姆 Houston State University

Named for Texas’ greatest hero, 山姆 Houston State University honors its historical roots through academic excellence. For more than 140 years, SHSU has prepared students for meaningful lives of achievement. 它的座右铭, “The measure of a 生活 is its Service,” resonates among its more than 21,000名学生, eight colleges and well beyond its Huntsville roots.

SHSU is ranked among the top colleges/universities for social mobility in U.S. 十大菠菜靠谱老平台 & 世界报道. From medical and doctoral degrees, undergraduate to graduate programs, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student.

With a campus community comprised of approximately 50 percent first-generation students, SHSU’s First-Generation Center launched in 2022 and serves as resource in student success.

自2021年以来, Bearkat 体育运动 have competed in seventeen NCAA Division I sports in the Western Athletic Conference and in July 2023, joined Conference USA.

POINTS OF DISTINCTION

  • Federally designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
  • Designated a 博士 University–High 研究 Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher 教育.
  • Classified as “Community Engaged” by the Carnegie Commission on Higher 教育.