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Texas State University

Texas State University is a large, public institution located in San Marcos, tx. Founded in 1899, Texas State University offers undergraduate degrees in 198 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
36,236 undergraduates
$11,450 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Texas State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 89.3%
SAT score average 1103
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $75
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Key deadlines

July
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Texas State University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
21 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,450
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,270
Books & supplies $740
Other expenses $4,170
Cost of attendance* $28,630
Average financial aid package $13,558
Estimated cost $15,072 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $23,210
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,270
Books & supplies $740
Other expenses $4,170
Cost of attendance* $40,390
Average financial aid package $13,558
Estimated cost $26,832 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from Texas State University

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Texas State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 36,236, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

40,674

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
36%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
40%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
9%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Texas State University, students love their Veterans Alliance of TxSt, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
5122452111
https://www.txst.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Veterans alliance of txst

Computer science club

Alpha psi omega

Alpha delta pi

Alpha xi delta

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Texas State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Texas State University?

Texas State University is located in San Marcos, tx.

What is the acceptance rate at Texas State University? 

The acceptance rate for Texas State University is 89%.

What’s the average GPA for Texas State University?

The average high school GPA for Texas State University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Texas State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Texas State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $114,520.

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