NCAA Division I FCS
Division
17,743
Enrollment
2.8
Avg GPA
90%
Acceptance
55%
Graduation
73%
Retention
Sam Houston State University is a NCAA Division I FCS program competing in the Southland Conference. Located in Huntsville, TX with an enrollment of 17,743 students. Average GPA: 2.8. Acceptance rate: 90%. Graduation rate: 55%. Small Town campus setting. Warm climate. HSI designated institution. Explore football, basketball, and track & field recruiting data, coaching staff, and Fit Score matching on RawRecruit.
Last updated: April 2026
Academics
Avg GPA
2.8
Graduation
55%
Acceptance
90%
Student:Faculty
19:1
Retention
73%
Campus & Location
Setting
Small Town
Climate
Warm
Median Earnings
$45,337
Coaching Staff271 coaches across all sports
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About Sam Houston State University Athletics
Sam Houston State University is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Huntsville, TX, competing in the Southland Conference. With an enrollment of 17,743 students, Sam Houston State University offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. Whether you're a football player, basketball player, or track & field athlete, Sam Houston State University has programs and coaching staff across multiple sports.
The average GPA for athletes at Sam Houston State University is 2.8. The school maintains a 55% graduation rate.
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