What Others Have to Say
Award Winning Education
Ranked 3rd in the Nation for Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs and 2nd in the Nation for Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs for Veterans.
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Recent Accolades
SHSU Receives Top Ranking For Online Colleges in Texas by Study.com
Sam Houston State University was ranked as the No. 1 online college in the state of Texas. This list is based on Dept of Education data and available support services for distance learning students.
SHSU Online Listed Among Top 100 Online Movers
Sam Houston State University has been named by Inside Higher Ed as one of the top 100 "biggest movers" in the U.S.
No. 1 in Texas for Online Degree Programs
As an early adopter of distance learning, SHSU has been at the forefront of merging proven online teaching practices with technology advancements. Today, over 11,400 students are taking at least one online course at Sam Houston State, with a quarter of semester hours generated online.