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Texas State University

📍 San Marcos, Texas🏛️ Urban Setting👥 36,177 Undergrads🔗 www.txst.edu

Overview

Texas State University is a very large public research university in San Marcos, Texas. It enrolls about 36,177 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 89%. Graduates earn a median of $56,906 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

89%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,103

500–610

Net Price

$16,805

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

55%

Retention

80%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$56,906

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

89.3%

SAT Average

1,103

ACT Composite

19–25

Test Policy

Required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200500 – 610 (mid 50%)800

Math

200480 – 590 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

119 – 25 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,450

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$22,930

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$28,073

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$16,805

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$12,715
$30,001 – $48,000	$13,557
$48,001 – $75,000	$13,804
$75,001 – $110,000	$20,028
$110,001 +	$24,713

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

41.0%

Academics & Programs

Texas State University offers programs across 27 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

16.0%

Communication & Journalism

9.3%

Psychology

7.7%

Health Professions

7.6%

Visual & Performing Arts

6.7%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

6.4%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.0%

Computer & Information Sciences

4.9%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

55%

On-Time (4yr)

34%

Retention (FT)

80%

% Earning >$25K

81%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$46,716

8 years

$52,554

10 years

$56,906

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

66.0%

White

59.0%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

36.4%

Black or African American

9.5%

Asian

2.8%

Hispanic / Latino

41.1%

Two or more races

3.1%

International

2.0%

Gender

Women

59.5%

Men

40.5%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Texas State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 89%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1103.

How much does Texas State University cost?

In-state tuition is $11,450, and out-of-state is $22,930. Average net price after financial aid is $16,805.

What is Texas State University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Communication & Journalism, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at Texas State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 55%, and 80% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.