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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 182 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 33,834 undergraduates
cost $11,135
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Admissions

Will I get into Texas State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 87.7%
SAT score average 1090
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $75
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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

Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Other
Law and Legal Studies
Public Policy and Administration
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Marketing

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,135
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,460
Books & supplies $790
Other expenses $3,610
Cost of attendance* $26,995
Financial aid package $15,201
Estimated cost $11,794 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $22,559
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,460
Books & supplies $790
Other expenses $3,610
Cost of attendance* $38,419
Financial aid package $15,201
Estimated cost $23,218 See my potential costs

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

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Texas State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 33,834, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

38,722

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
36%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
38%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
12%

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 Texas State, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
phone 512-245-2111
address https://www.txst.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Veterans alliance of texas state

Texas state strutters (dance performance group)

Student foundation

Sport clubs alliance

Student association for campus activities

clubs
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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 88%.

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 $107,980.

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