Texas State Admission Requirements

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Texas State Admission Overview

Texas State admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Texas State admitted 89.3% of applicants. GPA is not considered for admission at this campus. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 980-1200 / ACT 19-25. Texas State is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Texas State is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.admissions.txst.edu/future-students/freshman/admission-requirements.html

Texas State Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

89.3%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Texas State acceptance rate is 89.3%. Last year, 30,498 of 34,146 applicants were admitted. That is the 47th lowest acceptance rate in Texas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Texas State and can you get accepted?

Texas State is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Texas State Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

Texas State University is test-optional for first-year applicants ranked in the top 75% of their high school class for 2026-27, including Honors College and merit scholarship review. Students ranked in the fourth quartile must submit SAT or ACT scores that meet assured admission (1330 SAT or 29 ACT from a single sitting). Texas State does not superscore; it uses the highest composite score from one test date. SAT Essay and ACT Writing are not required.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.admissions.txst.edu/future-students/freshman/admission-requirements.html

Texas State SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

980-1200

Freshmen who sent SAT

41%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 500
Math 480
Composite 980

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 610
Math 590
Composite 1200

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Texas State typically score around a 1090 SAT (middle 50% 980–1200) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 57th percentile nationally. Texas State ranks #27 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 980 to 1200

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Texas State is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Texas State University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1200+	Above 75th	>94%
1090 to 1200	Avg +	89%-94%
980 to 1090	Avg -	81%-89%
Below 980	Below mid-50	<81%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Texas State ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 18
Math 17
Composite 19

75th Percentile Scores

English 26
Math 24
Composite 25

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Texas State typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Texas State places #29 among colleges in Texas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Texas State without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Texas State University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25+	Above 75th	>94%
22 to 25	Avg +	89%-94%
19 to 22	Avg -	81%-89%
Below 19	Below mid-50	<81%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

81% of Texas State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 42% are in the top quarter.

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Texas State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	21,152	12,850	34,146
Accepted	19,241	11,133	30,498
Acceptance Rate	91%	87%	89%
Enrolled	5,011	3,141	8,195
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	26%	28%	27%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
High School Class Rank	Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jun 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

274

Applicants have 274 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Texas State University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Texas State is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 89.3% of applicants. GPA is not considered. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (980-1200); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025