Sam Houston State University (SHSU)

Sam Houston State University is a multi-purpose state university that exists to meet the needs of a civilized community by providing to the community educational opportunities and resources of the highest quality. The university has evolved into a federation of colleges and programs which provides a climate of intellectual freedom with academic programs to enable its students to become informed, thoughtful, and productive citizens with the skills necessary to evaluate issues critically and to appreciate the cultural and aesthetic values of life.

Sam Houston State University is located in a small city of 34,500 residents between Houston and Dallas. Although only 70 miles from downtown Houston, Huntsville is surrounded by forests, lakes and ranch lands. The Huntsville State Park is nearby.

Each year, visitors from all over the state come to Huntsville, home and burial place of General Sam Houston, "Texas' Greatest Hero," and the General Sam Houston Folk Festival. Also, Huntsville's "Fair on the Square" offers a day of fun shopping and food in the historic downtown area. Downtown is home to antique stores, galleries, shops and museums.

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