Sam Houston State University 1803 Avenue I Huntsville, TX 77341 (936) 294-1828

University Control:	Public
Founded In:	1879
Average Costs:	2008-2009 In-state: $5,910; Out-of-state: $14,250

Sam Houston State University is one of the most innovative and diverse universities in Texas. Founded in 1879 as the first teacher-training school in the Southwest, it now has more than 15,000 students and 144 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Graduates include former CBS news anchor Dan Rather, and many other government, industry and community leaders. Located in a hills, lakes and forests region of East Texas 70 miles north of Houston, Sam Houston State University is known as one of the most "wired" universities in the nation, and is "A Great Name in Texas Education."