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Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

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Overview

Enrollment

37,864
Texas State University overview
Location San Marcos, Texas
Online txstate.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Texas State University overview
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 31,073 prospective students applied, and 21,748 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 6,650 enrolled in the school.  29,222 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,642 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,606 plus fees of $2,529. Texas State is ranked 594 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

2/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

Texas State is rated within the lower 47% 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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
Texas State University overview
SAT 990/1180
ACT 18/25
Estimated GPA 3.38

Applications Accepted

70% 
Texas State University overview
Applications Due May 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition

$8,606
In State Costs for Texas State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$760
Other Fees$2,529
Room and Board $10,930
Budget for Other Expenses$3,450
Total One Year Cost$26,275

Out of State Resident Tuition

$20,030
Out of State Costs for Texas State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$760
Other Fees$2,529
Room and Board $10,930
Budget for Other Expenses$3,450
Total One Year Cost$37,699

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

56% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Texas State University students
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.