Texas State University

San Marcos, TX · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Texas State University reported a 89.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Texas State University is a public 4-year institution in San Marcos, TX, with an SAT reference of 1100 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $16,805 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

89.5%

37,183 applicants

SAT reference

1100

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$16,805

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Texas State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)98011001200
ACT (composite, 1–36)192226

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

55.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

80.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$56,906

Student Body

36,177

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Texas State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$12,715
$30,001 – $48,000$13,557
$48,001 – $75,000$13,804
$75,001 – $110,000$20,028
$110,000+$24,713

Top Majors at Texas State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing1,102
Communication & Journalism639
Psychology532
Health Professions525
Visual & Performing Arts461
Parks, Recreation & Fitness440
Biological & Biomedical Sciences340
Computer & Information Sciences337
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice327
Education324

Financial Aid at Texas State University

About Texas State University

Official website: https://www.txst.edu/

Admissions: https://www.txst.edu/admissions.html

Frequently Asked Questions About Texas State University

What is the acceptance rate at Texas State University?

Texas State University reported a 90% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 37,183. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Texas State University?

The historical 90% acceptance rate suggests Texas State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Texas State University?

The imported historical records for Texas State University include an SAT reference value of 1100 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Texas State University?

The stored historical average net price at Texas State University is $16,805 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 82%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $11,169 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Texas State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Texas State University is 56%. its stored first-year retention rate is 80%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $56,906. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Texas State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Texas State University?

Texas State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on October 15, 2026, Regular Decision on March 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Texas State University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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