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| Location | San Marcos, Texas |
| Online | txstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in San Marcos, Texas, Texas State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 24,923 prospective students applied, and 11,351 were granted admission. Of those admitted 6,159 enrolled in the school. 30,584 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,060 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $7,779 plus fees of $2,501. Texas State is ranked 487 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Texas State is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1180 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.38 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $780 |
| Other Fees | $2,501 |
| Room and Board | $9,660 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,410 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,130 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $780 |
| Other Fees | $2,501 |
| Room and Board | $9,660 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,410 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,750 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| General Studies | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228459 IPEDS survey data for Texas State University.