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Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

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Overview

Enrollment

38,171
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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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

5/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

2/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

5/10

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

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
Texas State University overview
SAT 980/1180
ACT 19/26
Estimated GPA 3.38

Applications Accepted

87.7% 
Texas State University overview
Applications Due Jun 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very 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$790
Other Fees$2,529
Room and Board $11,460
Budget for Other Expenses$3,610
Total One Year Cost$26,995

Out of State Resident Tuition

$20,030
Out of State Costs for Texas State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$790
Other Fees$2,529
Room and Board $11,460
Budget for Other Expenses$3,610
Total One Year Cost$38,419

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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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Questions and Answers

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Last updated February 24, 2024