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#8 Best Public Universities in Texas

Texas State Admission Requirements

San Marcos, Texas

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Chances of getting into Texas State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
70%
Admission Difficulty for Texas State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Texas State and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Texas State is 70%.  It ranks #32 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. Texas State is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 21,748 out of 31,073 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 62 percent on standardized admission tests. Texas State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.38. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Texas State application fee is $75 and applications are due by May 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Texas State University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.38 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1090 on the SAT
  • Score 21 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Texas State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 50% of students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Texas State SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
990-1180
Applicants Submitting SAT 
50%
SAT Scores for Texas State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 500
SAT Math 25th 490
SAT Composite 25th 990
SAT Scores for Texas State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 600
SAT Math 75th 580
SAT Composite 75th 1180
Average SAT Score 1090

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Texas State University?

Texas State University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Texas State University score in the top 62 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 990-1180.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Texas State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1180 and Above Good >82%
1085 to 1180 Avg + 70%-82%
990 to 1085 Avg - 55%-70%
895 to 990 Reach 39%-55%
Less than 895 Low <39%
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Texas State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
18-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
11%
ACT Scores for Texas State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 17
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 18
ACT Scores for Texas State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 25
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Texas State?

Texas State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Texas State regularly accepts students who score 18 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 62 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 18-25.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Texas State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >83%
21 to 25 Avg + 70%-83%
18 to 21 Avg - 57%-70%
15 to 18 Reach 44%-57%
Less than 15 Low <44%
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Texas State GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.38*
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Texas State University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Texas State. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Texas State University was 3.38 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #41 in Texas for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Texas State accepts 70% of students who apply.

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*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.38 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

High School Class Rank

81% of Texas State University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Texas State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14%
Top 25% of class 42%
Top 50% of class 81%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Texas State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 19,813 11,260 31,073
Accepted 14,352 7,396 21,748
Acceptance Rate 72% 66% 70%
Enrolled 4,236 2,414 6,650
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 30% 33% 31%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Texas State University is $75.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Texas State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Texas State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Texas State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Texas State University prefer SAT or ACT?

50% of students submit their SAT scores to Texas State. 11% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Texas State University?

70% of those who apply are granted admission to Texas State. Admission competition is low and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Texas State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 990 and 1180. 50% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Texas State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 25. 11% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.