Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University
Former names	Sam Houston Normal Institute (1879–1923); Sam Houston State Teachers College (1923–1965); Sam Houston State College (1965–1969)
Motto	"The measure of a Life is its Service"
Type	Public research university
Established	April 21, 1879
Parent institution	Texas State University System
Accreditation	SACS
Endowment	$152.3 million (2021)
President	Alisa White
Provost	Michael T. Stephenson
Academic staff	598
Students	21,679
Location	Huntsville, Texas, United States; 30°42′50″N 95°32′50″W / 30.71389°N 95.54722°W
Campus	Distant Town, 272 acres (110 ha)
Newspaper	The Houstonian
Colors	Orange & White;
Nickname	Bearkats
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division I FBS – CUSA
Mascot	Sammy Bearkat
Website	www.shsu.edu

Sam Houston State University (Sam Houston, SHSU or Sam) is a public research university in Huntsville, Texas. Founded in 1879, it is the third-oldest public college or university in Texas. It is one of the first normal schools west of the Mississippi River and the first in Texas. The school is named for Sam Houston, who made his home in the city and is buried there.

SHSU is a member of the Texas State University System and has an enrollment of more than 20,000 students across over 80 undergraduate, 59 master's, and 10 doctoral degree programs. The university also offers more than 20 online bachelor's and graduate degrees. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity."^[4]

^ As of June 30, 2021. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
^ "Sam Houston State University sees slight drop in enrollment". The Huntsville Item. September 20, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
^ "Sam Houston State University Color Palette". Sam Houston State University Brand Guide. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
^ "Carnegie Classifications | Institution Lookup". American Council on Education. 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.

[1] As of June 30, 2021. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.

[2] "Sam Houston State University sees slight drop in enrollment". The Huntsville Item. September 20, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.

[3] "Sam Houston State University Color Palette". Sam Houston State University Brand Guide. Retrieved December 14, 2020.

[4] "Carnegie Classifications | Institution Lookup". American Council on Education. 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.

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