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Texas State University

San Marcos, TX • public • I | Sun Belt Conference
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Acceptance
89.5%
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Grad Rate
56%
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Cost
$24,661 / $36,141

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small)
Student Population
Undergrad: 37,218 • Total: 42,138
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
San Marcos, TX
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Website
www.txst.edu
Region
Southwest
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 15,048 (40.4%) • Female: 22,170 (59.6%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
89.5%
33,273 admitted from 37,183 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 500-610
Math: 480-580
Total: 980-1190
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
19-26
Application Types Offered
RD —
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$75
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
Rolling: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
56.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
36.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
78.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$24,661
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$36,141
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $8,606
Out-of-state: $20,086
Room & Board
$11,885
Books & Supplies
$4,170
Students Receiving Pell Grants
37%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Sun Belt Conference
Men's Sports (5)
Baseball (FBS) Basketball (FBS) Football (FBS) Golf (FBS) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) (FBS)
Women's Sports (7)
Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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Common questions about Texas State University

What is Texas State University's acceptance rate?
Texas State University accepts 89% of applicants, from 37,183 applications.
How much does Texas State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $8,606 in-state and $20,086 out-of-state.
What ACT score do you need for Texas State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 19 and 26 on the ACT.
What is Texas State University's graduation rate?
56% of students graduate within six years.