Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
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 25,461 prospective students applied, and 21,524 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,861 enrolled in the school. 29,217 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,595 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $8,326 plus fees of $2,529. Texas State is ranked 569 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Texas State is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Texas State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#569 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#205 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Colleges in Texas
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#112 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1180 |
| ACT | 20/25 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.38 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $75 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $760 |
| Other Fees | $2,529 |
| Room and Board | $10,880 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,440 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,935 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $760 |
| Other Fees | $2,529 |
| Room and Board | $10,880 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,440 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,387 |
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% |
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.