What division is Sam Houston?

Sam Houston competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Conference USA.

What GPA do you need for Sam Houston?

The average GPA at Sam Houston is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Sam Houston?

Sam Houston has an enrollment of approximately 17,743 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Sam Houston?

Sam Houston has an acceptance rate of 90%.

How do I get recruited to play at Sam Houston?

To get recruited at Sam Houston, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Sam Houston's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Sam Houston

Huntsville, TXFBSConference USA

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division I FBS

Division

17,743

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

90%

Acceptance

55%

Graduation

73%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Sam Houston is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Conference USA, located in Huntsville, TX. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Sam Houston, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

55%

Acceptance

90%

Student:Faculty

19:1

Avg SAT

1,055

Retention

73%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$45,337

Coaching Staff223 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Sam Houston Athletics

Sam Houston is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Huntsville, TX, competing in the Conference USA. With an enrollment of 17,743 students, Sam Houston offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Sam Houston with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Sam Houston is 3.2. The school maintains a 55% graduation rate.

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