Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
Texas State University sits on a hilly 492-acre main campus in San Marcos, Texas, located between Austin and San Antonio along the Interstate 35 corridor. Established in 1899 as Southwest Texas State Normal School, the institution operates from its distinctive location atop Spring Lake and features Spanish Mediterranean-style architecture across its elevated terrain. The campus includes both historic buildings and modern facilities, with most first-year students residing in one of the university's on-campus residence halls. Texas State maintains strong academic programs in business, education, and health professions, while its School of Journalism and Mass Communication has earned recognition for its media studies programs. As a member of the Sun Belt Conference, the university competes in NCAA Division I athletics, with football and baseball serving as prominent sports programs.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Texas State is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Texas State University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#691 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#235 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Colleges in Texas
#8 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#117 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1190 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.38 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $740 |
| Other Fees | $2,844 |
| Room and Board | $12,270 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,170 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,630 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $740 |
| Other Fees | $2,844 |
| Room and Board | $12,270 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,170 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,390 |
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.
Current students may use the Texas State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025