Texas State University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
San Marcos, TX
3.8 9 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Texas

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Overview

Total enrollment

40,674

Location San Marcos, Texas
Website txst.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Texas State is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

2 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Texas State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 980/1200
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/25

Acceptance Rate

89.3%

Applications Due Jun 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 26.9%
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition

$11,450

Out of State Resident Tuition

$22,930

Breakdown

Tuition $11,450
Books and Supplies $760
Other Fees $2,844
Room and Board $12,630
Budget for Other Expenses $4,290
Total One Year Cost $31,974

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Student 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 majors at Texas State University are Business, General Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. 20% of students major in Business, 11% in General Studies, and 8% in Visual and Performing Arts.